Crime Rate in Emneth & Outwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Emneth & Outwell

The total recorded crimes in Emneth & Outwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Emneth & Outwell crime rate of 57.89 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 Emneth & Outwell, encompassing approximately 656 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Emneth & Outwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Dike with total crimes: 7
  • Cottons Head with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Emneth & Outwell?

To understand the safety of Emneth & Outwell, we need to analyze Emneth & Outwell 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, Emneth & Outwell reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 412 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Emneth & Outwell witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Emneth & Outwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 327 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Emneth & Outwell witnessed more crimes than 23 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, Emneth & Outwell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Emneth & Outwell Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Emneth & Outwell crimes were 412. The crime rate of Emneth & Outwell in 2024 was 627.67 (year) or 52.31 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Emneth & Outwell were around 327 crimes with yearly crime rate of 498.17 (year) or 41.51 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Emneth & Outwell)CrimesRank (Emneth & Outwell)CrimesRank (Emneth & Outwell)
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
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

Emneth & Outwell 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 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 (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202611
December 202510
November 202512
October 202516
September 202510
August 202516
July 202523
June 202519
May 202514
April 202519
March 202514
February 20257

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
September 20259
August 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20255
November 20254
October 20257
September 20252
August 20259
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
October 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20257
October 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20261
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

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

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Emneth & Outwell in February 2026

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

1. Hall Dike (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Cottons Head (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hunters Rowe (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mullicourt Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Tramway (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Town Drove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glenfield Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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