Crime Rate in North Lynn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Lynn

The total recorded crimes in North Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Lynn crime rate of 4.95 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 North Lynn, encompassing approximately 11,915 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-34.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Lynn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sir Lewis Street with total crimes: 5
  • Harewood Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Dobby Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is North Lynn?

To understand the safety of North Lynn, we need to analyze North Lynn 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, North Lynn reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 915 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Lynn witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Lynn experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 948 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Lynn witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, North Lynn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

North Lynn Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the North Lynn has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.95 ranking 3th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total North Lynn crimes were 915. The crime rate of North Lynn in 2024 was 76.79 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Lynn were around 948 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.56 (year) or 6.63 (month) ranking 2 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
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
Emneth & Outwell31 6412 8327 12
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

North Lynn 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 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247
April 20249
March 202418

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248

A total of 382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202535
December 202439
November 202433
October 202437
September 202435
August 202426
July 202429
June 202460
May 202421
April 202426
March 202418

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202511
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 202416
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202412
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations North Lynn in February 2025

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

1. Sir Lewis Street (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
2. Harewood Drive (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dobby Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Raby Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Smith Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sadler Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Walpole Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Fermoy Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newton Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Culey Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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