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 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole crime rate of 59.87 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: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Main Road with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space 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 areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

  • 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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole)CrimesRank (Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole)CrimesRank (Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole)
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
SpringwoodNA NA452 6446 5
Downham Old TownNA NA528 5371 8
Gaywood North BankNA NA349 10388 6
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

Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole 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 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft 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 September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order 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 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20256
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
August 20252
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202623
December 202513
November 202515
October 202519
September 202521
August 202516
July 202521
June 202514
May 20258
April 202513
March 202511
February 202526

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20255
September 20251
August 20256
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 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
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Chapnall Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wendales Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Chalk Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. West Drove (South) (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Five Alls Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dixon'S Drove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Trafford Estate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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