The total recorded crimes in Snettisham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Snettisham crime rate of 0.99 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 Snettisham, encompassing approximately 2,019 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 Snettisham, we need to analyze Snettisham 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, Snettisham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 53 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Snettisham recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, Snettisham had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 86 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Snettisham recorded fewer crimes than 28 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, Snettisham 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 Snettisham crimes were 53. The crime rate of Snettisham in 2024 was 26.24 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Snettisham were around 86 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.58 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Snettisham) | Crimes | Rank (Snettisham) | Crimes | Rank (Snettisham) | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Massingham with Castle Acre | NA | NA | 59 | 34 | 65 | 33 |
February 2026 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In December 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 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 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Snettisham postcode area is presented below.