Crime Rate in South & West Lynn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South & West Lynn

The total recorded crimes in South & West Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South & West Lynn crime rate of 16.93 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 South & West Lynn, encompassing approximately 3,129 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
South & West Lynn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardwick Road with total crimes: 9
  • Merchants Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is South & West Lynn?

To understand the safety of South & West Lynn, we need to analyze South & West 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, South & West Lynn reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 821 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South & West Lynn witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, South & West Lynn experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 736 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South & West Lynn witnessed more 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, South & West Lynn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

South & West Lynn Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South & West Lynn has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 16.93 ranking 4th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total South & West Lynn crimes were 821. The crime rate of South & West Lynn in 2024 was 262.32 (year) or 21.86 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in South & West Lynn were around 736 crimes with yearly crime rate of 235.16 (year) or 19.60 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South & West Lynn)CrimesRank (South & West Lynn)CrimesRank (South & West Lynn)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas156 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn83 2915 2948 2
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

South & West 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 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
May 202525
April 202523
March 202522
February 202516
January 202521
December 202415
November 202412
October 202433
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202514
April 20253
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
April 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 202523
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 202423
August 20248

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
September 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations South & West Lynn in July 2025

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

1. Hardwick Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Merchants Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. St Hilary Park Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. St Valery Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Samphire Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Proctors Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burney Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bunnett Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Baines Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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