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 February 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South & West Lynn crime rate of 19.49 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
South & West Lynn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bunnett Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Merchants Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the South & West Lynn has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 19.49 ranking 2th 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.

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
North Lynn59 3915 2948 2
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

South & West 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202521
December 202415
November 202412
October 202433
September 202416
August 202422
July 202430
June 202434
May 202425
April 202420
March 202421

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 202423
August 20248
July 202419
June 202442
May 202411
April 202418
March 202414

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
May 20243
March 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 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

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations South & West Lynn in February 2025

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

1. Bunnett Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Merchants Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St Hilary Park Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
5. Hockham Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1
6. Wisbech Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hare Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. River Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Beloe Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hardwick Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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