Crime in Airfield: statistics, rates and trends
206 crimes were recorded in Airfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (97), anti-social behaviour (35) and other theft (21) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,807th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Airfield | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 206 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.3 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,280 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Airfield of any year here (206 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 206 | 28.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 167 | 22.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 172 | 23.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 172 | 23.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 155 | 21.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 179 | 24.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 177 | 24.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 143 | 19.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 178 | 24.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 13.3 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.8 | 15.4 | +59% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Airfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Airfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watlington | 132 | 34.5 | +22% |
| East Downham | 154 | 47.4 | +67% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | +107% |
| Downham Old Town | 357 | 111.3 | +293% |
| Gayton & Grimston | 289 | 38.2 | +35% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | +206% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +358% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +219% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Airfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Row” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Row | 17 |
| On or near Bardolph Place | 13 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 13 |
| On or near Holme Road | 12 |
| On or near Mere Plot Drove | 9 |
| On or near Swaffham Road | 8 |
| On or near The Street | 8 |
| On or near Ash Road | 7 |
| On or near Hogg'S Drove | 7 |
| On or near St Andrews Close | 6 |
Of the 171 crimes in Airfield with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 50.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Airfield has an estimated population of 7,280 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (3.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Airfield average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Airfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Airfield a safe place to live?
Airfield recorded 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,807th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Airfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Airfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Airfield was up 23% on the year before: 206 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 167 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Airfield?
About 7,280 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Airfield?
Airfield is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.