Crime in Fairstead: statistics, rates and trends
585 crimes were recorded in Fairstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Fairstead at a glance
- Crime trends in Fairstead
- Types of crime in Fairstead
- Fairstead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fairstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fairstead
- Population and deprivation in Fairstead
- Questions about crime in Fairstead
- About this data
585 crimes were recorded in Fairstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 277 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fairstead has the 1,690th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fairstead | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 585 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.3 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,938 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fairstead was highest in the year to July 2022 (767 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (585). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 585 | 84.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 607 | 87.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 603 | 86.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 660 | 95.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 767 | 110.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 748 | 107.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 707 | 101.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 590 | 85.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 720 | 103.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fairstead 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons.
The largest falls were in other theft (-32%) and anti-social behaviour (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 39.9 | 1.17 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 13.0 | 0.85 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 9.9 | 1.47 | +5% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +108% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.0 | 0.93 | +50% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -32% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.0 | 0.96 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.34 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.88 | +25% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 0.16 | -73% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fairstead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fairstead recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fairstead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fairstead recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fairstead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fairstead recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fairstead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fairstead recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fairstead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fairstead recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fairstead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fairstead recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fairstead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fairstead recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fairstead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fairstead recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fairstead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fairstead recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fairstead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fairstead recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fairstead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fairstead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fairstead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fairstead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fairstead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fairstead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fairstead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fairstead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fairstead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fairstead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood | 429 | 94.0 | +12% |
| Gaywood Chase | 296 | 94.4 | +12% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 256 | 33.3 | -61% |
| North Lynn | 947 | 132.7 | +57% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,822 | 346.0 | +310% |
| South & West Lynn | 744 | 128.3 | +52% |
| The Woottons | 173 | 25.2 | -70% |
| West Winch | 253 | 55.5 | -34% |
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 Fairstead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mulberry Road | 68 |
| On or near Birchgrove Road | 58 |
| On or near Ploughman Road | 43 |
| On or near Walpole Court | 35 |
| On or near Fernlea Road | 34 |
| On or near Glaven | 28 |
| On or near Telford Close | 25 |
| On or near Sandale Road | 19 |
| On or near Highfield | 17 |
| On or near Three Oaks | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fairstead 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 | 278 | 47.5% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 15.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 6.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Fairstead has an estimated population of 6,938. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fairstead sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fairstead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.8% |
| Social rented homes | 29.4% |
| Private rented homes | 28.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Fairstead a safe place to live?
Fairstead recorded 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Fairstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Fairstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairstead was down 4% on the year before: 585 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 607 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fairstead?
Fairstead 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 Fairstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.