Crime in Burnham Market & Docking: statistics, rates and trends
141 crimes were recorded in Burnham Market & Docking in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Burnham Market & Docking at a glance
- Crime trends in Burnham Market & Docking
- Types of crime in Burnham Market & Docking
- Burnham Market & Docking compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burnham Market & Docking
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burnham Market & Docking
- Population and deprivation in Burnham Market & Docking
- Questions about crime in Burnham Market & Docking
- About this data
141 crimes were recorded in Burnham Market & Docking in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 65 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burnham Market & Docking has the 3,308th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burnham Market & Docking | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 141 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.7 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,226 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burnham Market & Docking was highest in the year to July 2020 (179 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (134). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 141 | 43.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 145 | 44.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 149 | 46.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 134 | 41.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 163 | 50.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 142 | 44.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 179 | 55.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 155 | 48.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 148 | 45.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burnham Market & Docking over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 20.1 | 0.59 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 5.9 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.1 | 0.88 | -23% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.1 | 0.95 | +900% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -10% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -10% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 0.07 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.3 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burnham Market & Docking
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burnham Market & Docking
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burnham Market & Docking
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burnham Market & Docking
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burnham Market & Docking
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 900% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burnham Market & Docking
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burnham Market & Docking
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burnham Market & Docking
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burnham Market & Docking
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burnham Market & Docking
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burnham Market & Docking
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burnham Market & Docking
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burnham Market & Docking recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burnham Market & Docking, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burnham Market & Docking.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnham Market & Docking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heacham | 188 | 34.0 | -22% |
| Hunstanton | 274 | 70.0 | +60% |
| Dersingham | 115 | 24.6 | -44% |
| Gayton & Grimston | 290 | 38.3 | -12% |
| The Woottons | 173 | 25.2 | -42% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 256 | 33.3 | -24% |
| Springwood | 429 | 94.0 | +115% |
| Fairstead | 585 | 84.3 | +93% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Burnham Market & Docking over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Monks Close | 15 |
| On or near Harefields | 10 |
| On or near Baker'S Yard | 6 |
| On or near Church Walk | 6 |
| On or near Hyde Close | 6 |
| On or near Parsons Lane | 5 |
| On or near Fakenham Road | 5 |
| On or near Beacon Hill | 4 |
| On or near Dunns Lane | 4 |
| On or near Lowe'S Lane | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burnham Market & Docking over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 54 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 17.7% |
| Not recorded | 19 | 13.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 10.6% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
Burnham Market & Docking has an estimated population of 3,226. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burnham Market & Docking sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burnham Market & Docking |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Burnham Market & Docking a safe place to live?
Burnham Market & Docking recorded 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Burnham Market & Docking?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in Burnham Market & Docking going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnham Market & Docking was down 3% on the year before: 141 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 145 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burnham Market & Docking?
Burnham Market & Docking is policed by Norfolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Burnham Market & Docking. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.