WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Norfolk Constabulary Police

Crime in South & West Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for South & West Lynn, localized within King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Total Crimes

64

Annual Crime Rate

66.73per 1k
trending_down -0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,374

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences23
Anti-social Behaviour9
Shoplifting8
Public Order6
Other Crime4
Other Theft4
Drug Offences3
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Weapons Possession2
Bicycle Theft2
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hardwick Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
6
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Shoplifting: 2Bicycle theft: 1
6
On or near Winfarthing Approach Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Poppyfields Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Orchard Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Merchants Close Map
Shoplifting: 2Bicycle theft: 1
3
On or near St Valery Lane Map
Public order: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near St Peter'S Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Beloe Crescent Map
Other theft: 2
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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Safety comparison within King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.

Local Rank

#29safest in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

City Average

59.15per 1k

Local Policing

Watlington

Norfolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

We work with the community and local partners, as well as looking at our own data to come up with the priority that we will have for Watlington for the next three months:
Tackling youth and vehicle related anti-social behaviour
Tackling rural and acquisitive crime

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Continuing to work with partners around tobacco and vape seizures. Lots of visits to local schools and youth groups. We have some rural crime engagements booked into the diary in the coming weeks and have enjoyed attending local fetes with crime prevention advice.

Actioned: 22 May 2026

We work with the community and local partners, as well as looking at our own data to come up with priorities that we will have for Watlington for the next three months:
Tackling rural crime and antisocial behaviour across west Norfolk

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

- Targeted patrols in West Winch due to reports of youth anti-social behaviour including door kicking.
- Engagement with local youths during high visibility foot patrols

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL28

Neighbourhood meeting

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Neighbourhood meeting

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7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Assembly Room, Downham Market Town Council Officers and online via teams - email [email protected] for the invitation

OCT6

Neighbourhood meeting

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Neighbourhood meeting

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7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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TBC and online via teams - email [email protected] for the invitation

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