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 2026 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Winch crime rate of 34.29 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: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Winch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Orford Place with total crimes: 5
  • Church Wood Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

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

  • 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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Winch)CrimesRank (West Winch)CrimesRank (West Winch)
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
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
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

West Winch 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 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 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 (4 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20264
December 20257
November 202511
October 20257
September 20254
August 20255
July 202516
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20252
November 20259
October 20256
September 20256
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
October 20251
September 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

High Crime Locations West Winch in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Orford Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Church Wood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Lynn Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Millfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. School Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parkhill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Winch Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Regent Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Common Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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