Crime Rate in Downham Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downham Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Downham Old Town, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downham Old Town crime rate of 5.02 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 Downham Old Town, encompassing approximately 7,174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Downham Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Court Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • St Winnold Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Downham Old Town?

To understand the safety of Downham Old Town, we need to analyze Downham Old Town 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, Downham Old Town reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 528 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Downham Old Town witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Downham Old Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 371 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Downham Old Town witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Downham Old Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Downham Old Town Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Downham Old Town crimes were 528. The crime rate of Downham Old Town in 2024 was 73.60 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downham Old Town were around 371 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.71 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Downham Old Town)CrimesRank (Downham Old Town)CrimesRank (Downham Old Town)
St. Margaret's with St. NicholasNA NA2,099 11,482 1
North LynnNA NA915 2948 2
South & West LynnNA NA821 3736 3
FairsteadNA NA712 4618 4
SpringwoodNA NA452 6446 5
Gaywood North BankNA NA349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & WalpoleNA NA437 7374 7
Emneth & OutwellNA NA412 8327 12
HunstantonNA NA280 13344 9
Gaywood ChaseNA NA408 9342 10
Gaywood ClockNA NA317 11329 11
Tilney, Mershe Lande & WiggenhallNA NA287 12299 14
Gayton & GrimstonNA NA262 16301 13
West WinchNA NA269 14244 17
Upwell & DelphNA NA265 15257 15
HeachamNA NA215 19245 16
The WoottonsNA NA246 17188 20
FeltwellNA NA196 21228 18
TerringtonNA NA218 18224 19
East DownhamNA NA204 20136 23
AirfieldNA NA195 22171 21
BrancasterNA NA134 25155 22
Burnham Market & DockingNA NA168 23120 26
WatlingtonNA NA128 26131 24
DersinghamNA NA141 24129 25
MethwoldNA NA116 27110 27
DenverNA NA115 2890 28
SnettishamNA NA53 3586 29
South DownhamNA NA90 2944 35
WisseyNA NA89 3078 30
ClenchwartonNA NA67 3373 31
Bircham with RudhamsNA NA86 3170 32
North DownhamNA NA82 3246 34
Massingham with Castle AcreNA NA59 3465 33

Downham Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202610
December 20257
November 202511
October 202513
September 202510
August 20258
July 20256
June 20259
May 202513
April 202511
March 20255
February 202511

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 20256
November 20253
October 20254
September 20256
August 20255
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20252
August 20252
June 20252
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20255
November 202510
October 20253
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20257
May 20254
April 202511
March 20252

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
April 20254

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
June 20251

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Downham Old Town in February 2026

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

1. Court Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Winnold Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Rowans (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Rushmeadow Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Howdale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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