Crime Rate in King's Lynn and West Norfolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

The total recorded crimes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 926 as per the recent police data. This equates to a King's Lynn and West Norfolk crime rate of 6.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around King's Lynn and West Norfolk, encompassing approximately 154,326 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (369) incidents (31.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (116) incidents (24.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (92) incidents (43.75% increase)
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • High Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Silfield Terrace with total crimes: 10

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Police Info:

Norfolk Constabulary

How safe is King's Lynn and West Norfolk?

To understand the safety of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, we need to analyze King's Lynn and West Norfolk crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • King's Lynn and West Norfolk has recorded 11,415 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 73.97 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 242 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,195 crimes with a crime rate of 66.06, ranking it 267 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Norfolk:

    • In 2024, King's Lynn and West Norfolk reported a higher crime volume than the Norfolk average, with 11,415 crimes compared to 10,835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, King's Lynn and West Norfolk experienced a greater number of crimes than the Norfolk average, with 10,195 crimes compared to 9,864. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, King's Lynn and West Norfolk is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Norfolk, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas (149 crimes), and the safest, Massingham with Castle Acre (2 crimes), is 147 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Similarly, the area of Town, South Lynn & West Lynn (218 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dersingham, Sandringham & Massingham (10 crimes), with a difference of 208 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas149
North Lynn87
South & West Lynn69
Fairstead60
Gaywood Clock37

Safest Wards:

Denver7
Bircham with Rudhams7
Wissey7
North Downham6
Massingham with Castle Acre2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town, South Lynn & West Lynn218
Gaywood Chase & Old Gaywood89
North Lynn87
Fairstead & Springwood75
Downham Market59

Safest Areas:

Wootton21
Gaywood North Bank20
Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham19
Grimston, Gayton & East Winch16
Dersingham, Sandringham & Massingham10

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the King's Lynn and West Norfolk has recorded 926 crimes with crime rate of 6.00 ranking 9784th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2024, the total King's Lynn and West Norfolk crimes were 11,415. The crime rate of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in 2024 was 73.97 (year) or 6.16 (month) ranking it 242 danzarous in the UK. King's Lynn and West Norfolk ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk were around 10,195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.06 (year) or 5.51 (month) ranking 267 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Norfolk, King's Lynn and West Norfolk ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland489 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk678 68,378 67,440 6
North Norfolk501 56,487 56,153 5
Breckland750 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth889 212,298 211,277 2
Norwich1,624 120,999 118,493 1

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (369 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (116 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 280 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (338 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 351 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 111 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (372 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (402 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (116 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (362 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (112 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (367 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (150 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 366 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 123 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (760 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (232 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 269 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202534
January 202530
December 202423
November 202449
October 202426
September 202413
August 202416
July 202414
June 202440

A total of 285 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202525
January 202532
December 202427
November 202426
October 202420
September 202427
August 202420
July 202437
June 202436

A total of 135 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 202518
December 202415
November 202411
October 202416
September 20246
August 202414
July 202412
June 202424

A total of 864 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202581
February 202548
January 202580
December 202464
November 202472
October 202476
September 202482
August 202477
July 202478
June 2024206

A total of 233 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202517
January 202526
December 202418
November 202422
October 202420
September 202419
August 202425
July 202417
June 202442

A total of 829 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 82.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202592
February 202564
January 202568
December 202470
November 202480
October 202460
September 202478
August 202473
July 202486
June 2024158

A total of 114 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202414
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412
June 202420

A total of 3967 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 396.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 760 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025369
February 2025280
January 2025338
December 2024351
November 2024372
October 2024402
September 2024362
August 2024367
July 2024366
June 2024760

A total of 1229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 122.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025116
February 202593
January 202582
December 2024111
November 202494
October 2024116
September 2024112
August 2024150
July 2024123
June 2024232

A total of 383 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202530
January 202537
December 202433
November 202428
October 202449
September 202430
August 202431
July 202429
June 202486

A total of 560 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202547
January 202549
December 202451
November 202460
October 202455
September 202453
August 202453
July 202450
June 202490

A total of 713 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202557
January 202549
December 202450
November 202467
October 202471
September 202469
August 202474
July 202471
June 2024142

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410

High Crime Locations King's Lynn and West Norfolk in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk postcode area is presented below.

1. High Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Bicycle theft1
3. Silfield Terrace (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Stody Drive (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
5. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft2
6. Merchants Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7

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