Crime Rate in Brancaster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brancaster

The total recorded crimes in Brancaster, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brancaster crime rate of 114.81 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 Brancaster, encompassing approximately 87 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Brancaster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yarrow Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Peddars Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Brancaster?

To understand the safety of Brancaster, we need to analyze Brancaster crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to King's Lynn and West Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Brancaster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 134 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brancaster recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brancaster had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 155 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brancaster recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Brancaster has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brancaster Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Brancaster has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 114.81 ranking 25th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Brancaster crimes were 134. The crime rate of Brancaster in 2024 was 1538.46 (year) or 128.21 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brancaster were around 155 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1779.56 (year) or 148.30 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas145 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn59 3915 2948 2
South & West Lynn61 2821 3736 3
Fairstead34 5712 4618 4
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 4437 7374 7
Springwood17 11452 6446 5
Downham Old Town24 9528 5371 8
Gaywood North Bank15 16349 10388 6
Emneth & Outwell31 6412 8327 12
Gaywood Chase24 7408 9342 10
Gaywood Clock24 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton13 18280 13344 9
Airfield18 10195 22171 21
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall14 17287 12299 14
The Woottons17 12246 17188 20
Gayton & Grimston11 24262 16301 13
Feltwell16 13196 21228 18
West Winch11 22269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph16 14265 15257 15
Watlington16 15128 26131 24
Heacham13 19215 19245 16
Terrington13 20218 18224 19
East Downham12 21204 20136 23
Burnham Market & Docking11 23168 23120 26
Dersingham6 29141 24129 25
Methwold8 26116 27110 27
Snettisham8 2753 3586 29
Denver5 31115 2890 28
South Downham7 2890 2944 35
Wissey5 3089 3078 30
Clenchwarton3 3467 3373 31
Bircham with Rudhams5 3286 3170 32
North Downham3 3382 3246 34
Massingham with Castle Acre1 3559 3465 33

Brancaster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
March 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Brancaster in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brancaster postcode area is presented below.

1. Yarrow Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Peddars Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Smugglers Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Choseley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Malthouse Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Ploughman'S Piece (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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