Crime in Burnham Market & Docking: statistics, rates and trends
140 crimes were recorded in Burnham Market & Docking in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Burnham Market & Docking
- Questions about crime in Burnham Market & Docking
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (59), anti-social behaviour (17), criminal damage and arson (15) and other theft (15) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,321st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Burnham Market & Docking | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 140 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.4 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,226 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burnham Market & Docking peaked in the year to August 2020 (178 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (127). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 140 | 43.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 145 | 44.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 153 | 47.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 127 | 39.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 168 | 52.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 143 | 44.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 178 | 55.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 153 | 47.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 150 | 46.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (47% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 76 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 18.3 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burnham Market & Docking; the highest is Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk (92.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk (22.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnham Market & Docking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heacham | 196 | 35.4 | -18% |
| Hunstanton | 286 | 73.1 | +68% |
| Dersingham | 103 | 22.0 | -49% |
| Gayton & Grimston | 289 | 38.2 | -12% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -40% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -22% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +113% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | +100% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Burnham Market & Docking over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Monks Close” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Monks Close | 16 |
| On or near Harefields | 10 |
| On or near Baker'S Yard | 6 |
| On or near Fakenham Road | 5 |
| On or near Hyde Close | 5 |
| On or near Parsons Lane | 5 |
| On or near The Market Place | 5 |
| On or near Beacon Hill | 4 |
| On or near Crofts Close | 4 |
| On or near Dunns Lane | 4 |
Of the 123 crimes in Burnham Market & Docking with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 10.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 4.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
Burnham Market & Docking has an estimated population of 3,226 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (38%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (9.6%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burnham Market & Docking average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Burnham Market & Docking | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burnham Market & Docking a safe place to live?
Burnham Market & Docking recorded 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,321st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burnham Market & Docking?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 59 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Burnham Market & Docking going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnham Market & Docking was down 3% on the year before: 140 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 145 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burnham Market & Docking?
About 3,226 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burnham Market & Docking?
Burnham Market & Docking 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.