Crime in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk: statistics, rates and trends
176 crimes were recorded in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Types of crime in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Demographics of Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Questions about crime in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (80), other theft (19) and anti-social behaviour (17) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,804th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 176 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.4 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,198 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk of any year here (176 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 176 | 28.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 187 | 30.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 226 | 36.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 224 | 36.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 265 | 42.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 300 | 48.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 249 | 40.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 256 | 41.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 245 | 39.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 96 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 12.9 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 2.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk; the highest is Downham Old Town (111.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Airfield (28.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Downham | 154 | 47.4 | +67% |
| Downham Old Town | 357 | 111.3 | +292% |
| Airfield | 206 | 28.3 | 0% |
| Upwell & Delph | 202 | 38.0 | +34% |
| Watlington | 132 | 34.5 | +22% |
| Emneth & Outwell | 417 | 80.0 | +182% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | +106% |
| Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 322 | 51.8 | +82% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Southery Road” and “Sports/Recreation Area” (8 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Southery Road | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
| On or near Cross Drove | 7 |
| On or near Ferry Bank | 6 |
| On or near Lions Close | 6 |
| On or near Lynn Road | 6 |
| On or near Upgate Street | 6 |
| On or near Wilton Road | 6 |
| On or near Nursery Lane | 5 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 5 |
Of the 159 crimes in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% 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 | 78 | 49.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has an estimated population of 6,198 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk a safe place to live?
Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,804th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 80 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (19).
Is crime in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk was down 6% on the year before: 176 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 187 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
About 6,198 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Feltwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Feltwell, 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.