Crime in Fairstead: statistics, rates and trends
601 crimes were recorded in Fairstead in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Fairstead
- Questions about crime in Fairstead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (283), anti-social behaviour (93) and criminal damage and arson (69) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,615th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fairstead | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 601 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.6 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,938 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fairstead peaked in the year to August 2022 (762 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (569). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 601 | 86.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 594 | 85.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 606 | 87.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 664 | 95.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 762 | 109.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 716 | 103.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 751 | 108.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 569 | 82.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 732 | 105.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fairstead recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (47% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (53% below) and shoplifting (52% below). On the year before, public order rose from 31 to 40, while other theft fell from 33 to 21 and anti-social behaviour fell from 110 to 93.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 40.8 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 13.4 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 40 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 4.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fairstead; the highest is St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas (350.4 per 1,000) and the lowest The Woottons (26.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +7% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +4% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -61% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +52% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +304% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +50% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -70% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Fairstead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mulberry Road” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mulberry Road | 72 |
| On or near Birchgrove Road | 61 |
| On or near Ploughman Road | 42 |
| On or near Walpole Court | 36 |
| On or near Fernlea Road | 32 |
| On or near Glaven | 28 |
| On or near Telford Close | 24 |
| On or near Sandale Road | 19 |
| On or near Mellisham Walk | 18 |
| On or near Highfield | 16 |
Of the 508 crimes in Fairstead with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 93 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 274 | 53.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 13.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 4.7% |
Fairstead has an estimated population of 6,938 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and more private renting (29%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fairstead average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fairstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fairstead a safe place to live?
Fairstead recorded 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,615th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Fairstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Fairstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairstead was up 1% on the year before: 601 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 594 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fairstead?
About 6,938 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fairstead?
Fairstead 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.