Crime Rate in West Winch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Winch

The total recorded crimes in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Winch crime rate of 16.40 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 West Winch, encompassing approximately 670 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Winch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Walnut Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hall Orchards with total crimes: 1

How safe is West Winch?

To understand the safety of West Winch, we need to analyze West Winch 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, West Winch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 269 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Winch witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Winch had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 244 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, West Winch witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, West Winch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Winch Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the West Winch has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 16.40 ranking 22th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total West Winch crimes were 269. The crime rate of West Winch in 2024 was 401.01 (year) or 33.42 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Winch were around 244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 363.74 (year) or 30.31 (month) ranking 17 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
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 4437 7374 7
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
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

West Winch 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 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (3 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
July 202415
June 202420
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
March 20243

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations West Winch in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Walnut Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hall Orchards (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Willow Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Regent Avenue (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Archdale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Moughton Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Setch Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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