The total recorded crimes in Massingham with Castle Acre, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Massingham with Castle Acre crime rate of 256.41 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 Massingham with Castle Acre, encompassing approximately 23 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Massingham with Castle Acre, we need to analyze Massingham with Castle Acre 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, Massingham with Castle Acre demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 59 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Massingham with Castle Acre recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, Massingham with Castle Acre had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 65 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Massingham with Castle Acre recorded fewer crimes than 32 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, Massingham with Castle Acre has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Massingham with Castle Acre crimes were 59. The crime rate of Massingham with Castle Acre in 2024 was 2521.37 (year) or 210.11 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Massingham with Castle Acre were around 65 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2777.78 (year) or 231.48 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Massingham with Castle Acre) | Crimes | Rank (Massingham with Castle Acre) | Crimes | Rank (Massingham with Castle Acre) | |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | NA | NA | 2,099 | 1 | 1,482 | 1 |
| North Lynn | NA | NA | 915 | 2 | 948 | 2 |
| South & West Lynn | NA | NA | 821 | 3 | 736 | 3 |
| Fairstead | NA | NA | 712 | 4 | 618 | 4 |
| Springwood | NA | NA | 452 | 6 | 446 | 5 |
| Downham Old Town | NA | NA | 528 | 5 | 371 | 8 |
| Gaywood North Bank | NA | NA | 349 | 10 | 388 | 6 |
| Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | NA | NA | 437 | 7 | 374 | 7 |
| Emneth & Outwell | NA | NA | 412 | 8 | 327 | 12 |
| Hunstanton | NA | NA | 280 | 13 | 344 | 9 |
| Gaywood Chase | NA | NA | 408 | 9 | 342 | 10 |
| Gaywood Clock | NA | NA | 317 | 11 | 329 | 11 |
| Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | NA | NA | 287 | 12 | 299 | 14 |
| Gayton & Grimston | NA | NA | 262 | 16 | 301 | 13 |
| West Winch | NA | NA | 269 | 14 | 244 | 17 |
| Upwell & Delph | NA | NA | 265 | 15 | 257 | 15 |
| Heacham | NA | NA | 215 | 19 | 245 | 16 |
| The Woottons | NA | NA | 246 | 17 | 188 | 20 |
| Feltwell | NA | NA | 196 | 21 | 228 | 18 |
| Terrington | NA | NA | 218 | 18 | 224 | 19 |
| East Downham | NA | NA | 204 | 20 | 136 | 23 |
| Airfield | NA | NA | 195 | 22 | 171 | 21 |
| Brancaster | NA | NA | 134 | 25 | 155 | 22 |
| Burnham Market & Docking | NA | NA | 168 | 23 | 120 | 26 |
| Watlington | NA | NA | 128 | 26 | 131 | 24 |
| Dersingham | NA | NA | 141 | 24 | 129 | 25 |
| Methwold | NA | NA | 116 | 27 | 110 | 27 |
| Denver | NA | NA | 115 | 28 | 90 | 28 |
| Snettisham | NA | NA | 53 | 35 | 86 | 29 |
| South Downham | NA | NA | 90 | 29 | 44 | 35 |
| Wissey | NA | NA | 89 | 30 | 78 | 30 |
| Clenchwarton | NA | NA | 67 | 33 | 73 | 31 |
| Bircham with Rudhams | NA | NA | 86 | 31 | 70 | 32 |
| North Downham | NA | NA | 82 | 32 | 46 | 34 |
February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Massingham with Castle Acre postcode area is presented below.