Crime Rate in Springwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Springwood

The total recorded crimes in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Springwood crime rate of 4.23 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 Springwood, encompassing approximately 5,676 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Springwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • New Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lavender Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Springwood?

To understand the safety of Springwood, we need to analyze Springwood 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, Springwood reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 452 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Springwood witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Springwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 446 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Springwood witnessed more crimes than 30 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, Springwood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Springwood Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Springwood crimes were 452. The crime rate of Springwood in 2024 was 79.63 (year) or 6.64 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Springwood were around 446 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.57 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Springwood)CrimesRank (Springwood)CrimesRank (Springwood)
St. Margaret's with St. NicholasNA NA2,099 11,482 1
North LynnNA NA915 2948 2
South & West LynnNA NA821 3736 3
FairsteadNA NA712 4618 4
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

Springwood 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 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20253

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20253
November 202511
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 202518
November 20259
October 202511
September 202528
August 202516
July 202525
June 202510
May 202522
April 202524
March 202516
February 20259

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 7 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.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
August 20257
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20252
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20252
September 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
March 20251

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20255
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Springwood in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. New Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lavender Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Peterscourt (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Edinburgh Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Helena Anderson Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Methuen Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Keeble Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. A148 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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