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 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Emneth & Outwell crime rate of 47.23 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: (7) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Emneth & Outwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Smeeth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Raceys Close with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Emneth & Outwell has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 47.23 ranking 6th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

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 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
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
Brancaster10 25134 25155 22
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

Emneth & Outwell 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202521
December 20243
November 20246
October 202416
September 202420
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 202416
April 202413
March 202412

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 202413
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Emneth & Outwell in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
2. Smeeth Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Raceys Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Glenfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Gaultree Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Cottons Head (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Russell Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Birdbeck Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Abbotts Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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