Crime Rate in Massingham with Castle Acre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Massingham with Castle Acre

The total recorded crimes in Massingham with Castle Acre, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Massingham with Castle Acre crime rate of 85.47 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Massingham with Castle Acre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drunken Drove with total crimes: 1
  • Church Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Massingham with Castle Acre?

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.

Massingham with Castle Acre Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Massingham with Castle Acre has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 85.47 ranking 35th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Massingham with Castle Acre)CrimesRank (Massingham with Castle Acre)CrimesRank (Massingham with Castle Acre)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas156 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn83 2915 2948 2
South & West Lynn53 4821 3736 3
Fairstead53 3712 4618 4
Springwood42 6452 6446 5
Downham Old Town22 16528 5371 8
Emneth & Outwell42 5412 8327 12
Gaywood North Bank23 15349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 7437 7374 7
Gaywood Clock33 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton28 11280 13344 9
Gaywood Chase28 12408 9342 10
West Winch31 9269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph30 10265 15257 15
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall26 13287 12299 14
Gayton & Grimston13 22262 16301 13
Terrington24 14218 18224 19
Heacham21 18215 19245 16
The Woottons8 26246 17188 20
Feltwell21 17196 21228 18
Airfield17 19195 22171 21
East Downham15 21204 20136 23
Burnham Market & Docking17 20168 23120 26
Brancaster8 27134 25155 22
Denver12 23115 2890 28
Watlington5 33128 26131 24
Dersingham9 24141 24129 25
North Downham8 2582 3246 34
Methwold6 31116 27110 27
South Downham7 2890 2944 35
Snettisham5 3253 3586 29
Wissey6 2989 3078 30
Bircham with Rudhams6 3086 3170 32
Clenchwarton4 3467 3373 31

Massingham with Castle Acre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20251
April 20252
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

High Crime Locations Massingham with Castle Acre in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Massingham with Castle Acre postcode area is presented below.

1. Drunken Drove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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