Crime Rate in East Downham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Downham

The total recorded crimes in East Downham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Downham crime rate of 3.57 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 East Downham, encompassing approximately 3,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
East Downham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wordsworth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Nutmeg Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Landseer Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is East Downham?

To understand the safety of East Downham, we need to analyze East Downham 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, East Downham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 204 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Downham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, East Downham had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 136 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Downham recorded fewer crimes than 22 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, East Downham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Downham Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total East Downham crimes were 204. The crime rate of East Downham in 2024 was 52.09 (year) or 4.34 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Downham were around 136 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.73 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (East Downham)CrimesRank (East Downham)CrimesRank (East Downham)
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
Downham Old TownNA NA528 5371 8
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
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

East Downham 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 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20256
July 20256
June 20251
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
August 20252

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
March 20253

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20252
July 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
February 20252

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations East Downham in February 2026

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

1. Wordsworth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Nutmeg Walk (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Landseer Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parsley Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bridle Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Low Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Lavender Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. The Firs (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Lynn Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Leveret Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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