Crime Rate in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

The total recorded crimes in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas crime rate of 4.86 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 St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas, encompassing approximately 26,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-4.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Purfleet with total crimes: 10
  • Millfleet with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas?

To understand the safety of St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas, we need to analyze St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas 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, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 2,099 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 1,482 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas witnessed more 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, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas crimes were 2,099. The crime rate of St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas in 2024 was 79.00 (year) or 6.58 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas were around 1,482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.78 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas)CrimesRank (St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas)CrimesRank (St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas)
North LynnNA NA915 2948 2
South & West LynnNA NA821 3736 3
FairsteadNA NA712 4618 4
SpringwoodNA NA452 6446 5
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

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas 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 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202612
December 202516
November 202516
October 20258
September 202513
August 202517
July 202521
June 202515
May 202515
April 202517
March 202519
February 202518

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 680 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202649
December 202538
November 202545
October 202537
September 202534
August 202569
July 202562
June 202569
May 202593
April 202550
March 202541
February 202546

A total of 101 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20269
December 20254
November 202512
October 20256
September 20252
August 20256
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511

A total of 278 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202630
December 202527
November 202530
October 202516
September 202521
August 202514
July 202515
June 202515
May 202517
April 202522
March 202527
February 202522

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20257
July 20252
June 20258
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 202512
November 202511
October 202513
September 202510
August 20253
July 202512
June 202510
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 202510
November 202514
October 20257
September 202515
August 202512
July 20257
June 20259
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20268
December 20257
November 202513
October 20258
September 20259
August 202520
July 202516
June 202524
May 202517
April 202513
March 202514
February 202516

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20255
March 202516

High Crime Locations St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas postcode area is presented below.

1. Purfleet (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Millfleet (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Portland Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Church Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Regent Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Southgate Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Providence Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burtons Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Public order1

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