Crime in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk: statistics, rates and trends
103 crimes were recorded in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 22.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Types of crime in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Demographics of Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Questions about crime in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (53), anti-social behaviour (15) and criminal damage and arson (11) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,896th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 103 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 22.0 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,678 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk of any year here (103 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 103 | 22.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 130 | 27.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 124 | 26.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 145 | 31.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 152 | 32.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 138 | 29.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 146 | 31.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 114 | 24.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 115 | 24.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 11.3 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 3.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 2 | 0.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heacham | 196 | 35.4 | +61% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | +19% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | +53% |
| Hunstanton | 286 | 73.1 | +232% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +319% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +497% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | +293% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +310% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hipkin Road” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hipkin Road | 11 |
| On or near B1440 | 7 |
| On or near Edinburgh Way | 6 |
| On or near Hunstanton Road | 6 |
| On or near Balmoral Close | 5 |
| On or near Greenwich Close | 5 |
| On or near Mountbatten Road | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket | 5 |
| On or near Clayton Close | 4 |
| On or near Tudor Way | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 88 crimes in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk with one. The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 53 | 60.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 13 | 14.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has an estimated population of 4,678 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (42%, against 19%), more retired residents (45%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 45.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk a safe place to live?
Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,896th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 53 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (15).
Is crime in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk was down 21% on the year before: 103 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 130 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
About 4,678 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 42% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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.