Crime Rate in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole

The total recorded crimes in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole crime rate of 83.81 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 Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole, encompassing approximately 417 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Road with total crimes: 7
  • Chapnall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Low Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole?

To understand the safety of Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole, we need to analyze Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole 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, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 437 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 374 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 83.81 ranking 4th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole crimes were 437. The crime rate of Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole in 2024 was 1046.46 (year) or 87.20 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole were around 374 crimes with yearly crime rate of 895.59 (year) or 74.63 (month) ranking 7 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
South & West Lynn61 2821 3736 3
Fairstead34 5712 4618 4
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

Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole 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 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202525
December 202418
November 202424
October 202420
September 20243
August 202424
July 202412
June 202446
May 202415
April 202421
March 202414

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole postcode area is presented below.

1. School Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Chapnall Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Low Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hankinson'S Estate (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Pauls Road Services (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Burrett Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Biggs Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Station Road South (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bustards' Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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