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 July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Springwood crime rate of 7.40 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Springwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Lavender Court with total crimes: 4
  • Lavender Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Springwood has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 7.40 ranking 6th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Springwood)CrimesRank (Springwood)CrimesRank (Springwood)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas156 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn83 2915 2948 2
South & West Lynn53 4821 3736 3
Fairstead53 3712 4618 4
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

Springwood 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202510
May 202522
April 202524
March 202516
February 20259
January 202513
December 202427
November 202430
October 202413
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
November 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
December 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Springwood in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
2. Lavender Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lavender Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Helena Anderson Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Edinburgh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sandringham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Riverside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Swan Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A148 (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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