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 2026 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Lynn crime rate of 6.80 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: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
North Lynn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sir Lewis Street with total crimes: 12
  • Burkitt Street with total crimes: 11
  • Saltpans Close with total crimes: 5

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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (North Lynn)CrimesRank (North Lynn)CrimesRank (North Lynn)
St. Margaret's with St. NicholasNA NA2,099 11,482 1
South & West LynnNA NA821 3736 3
FairsteadNA NA712 4618 4
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

North Lynn 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 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20254
November 20254
October 20258
September 202510
August 202510
July 202510
June 20257
May 202512
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202629
December 202520
November 202526
October 202539
September 202542
August 202539
July 202540
June 202543
May 202544
April 202543
March 202538
February 202523

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20256
November 20252
October 202512
September 20259
August 202511
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 20253
November 20255
October 20255
September 20257
August 202512
July 20258
June 20256
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202613
December 20253
November 202515
October 20256
September 202512
August 20256
July 20258
June 20255
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20255
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
July 20252
May 20252
March 20253

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

High Crime Locations North Lynn in February 2026

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

1. Sir Lewis Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Burkitt Street (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
3. Saltpans Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Loke Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Harewood Drive (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ada Coxon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. St Edmundsbury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lawrence Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Jeffery Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
10. Meadow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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