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 July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Lynn crime rate of 6.97 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-6.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
North Lynn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 7
  • Walpole Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sir Lewis Street with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the North Lynn has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 6.97 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Lynn)CrimesRank (North Lynn)CrimesRank (North Lynn)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas156 12,099 11,482 1
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 Acre2 3559 3465 33

North Lynn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20253
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 202511
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202543
May 202544
April 202543
March 202538
February 202523
January 202535
December 202439
November 202433
October 202437
September 202435
August 202426

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202512
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202412
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations North Lynn in July 2025

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

1. Lawrence Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Walpole Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Sir Lewis Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. Nightingale Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
5. Coulton Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Newton Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hamburg Way (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ada Coxon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Reid Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sadler Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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