The total recorded crimes in South Downham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Downham crime rate of 2.24 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 Downham, encompassing approximately 2,683 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 South Downham, we need to analyze South Downham 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 Downham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 90 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Downham recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, South Downham had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 44 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Downham recorded fewer crimes than 34 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 Downham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total South Downham crimes were 90. The crime rate of South Downham in 2024 was 33.54 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in South Downham were around 44 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.40 (year) or 1.37 (month) ranking 35 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (South Downham) | Crimes | Rank (South Downham) | Crimes | Rank (South Downham) | |
| 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 |
| Snettisham | NA | NA | 53 | 35 | 86 | 29 |
| 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 Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Downham postcode area is presented below.