Crime Rate in Fairstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairstead

The total recorded crimes in Fairstead, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairstead crime rate of 3.07 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 Fairstead, encompassing approximately 12,046 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Fairstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fernlea Road with total crimes: 6
  • Birchgrove Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ploughman Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Fairstead?

To understand the safety of Fairstead, we need to analyze Fairstead 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, Fairstead reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 712 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fairstead witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Fairstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 618 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fairstead witnessed more crimes than 31 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, Fairstead has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Fairstead Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Fairstead crimes were 712. The crime rate of Fairstead in 2024 was 59.11 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairstead were around 618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.30 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Fairstead)CrimesRank (Fairstead)CrimesRank (Fairstead)
St. Margaret's with St. NicholasNA NA2,099 11,482 1
North LynnNA NA915 2948 2
South & West LynnNA NA821 3736 3
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
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

Fairstead 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
July 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20254
November 20255
October 20253
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202617
December 202517
November 202523
October 202522
September 202528
August 202529
July 202524
June 202520
May 202510
April 202519
March 202524
February 202520

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20262
December 20254
November 20256
October 20258
September 20253
August 20255
July 20257
June 20254
May 20257
April 202514
March 202512
February 20251

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20256
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253

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

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

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

MonthCount
September 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Fairstead in February 2026

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

1. Fernlea Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Birchgrove Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Ploughman Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Sandale Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Butterwick (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Mulberry Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Highfield (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Brummel Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Wheelwright Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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