Crime in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk: statistics, rates and trends
196 crimes were recorded in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Types of crime in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Demographics of Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Questions about crime in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (89), anti-social behaviour (24) and criminal damage and arson (20) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,619th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 196 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.4 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,537 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk of any year here (196 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 196 | 35.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 234 | 42.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 197 | 35.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 244 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 280 | 50.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 307 | 55.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 351 | 63.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 289 | 52.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 245 | 44.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and violence and sexual offences (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 38 to 24 and criminal damage and arson fell from 26 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 16.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk; the highest is North Lynn (131.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Dersingham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk (22.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunstanton | 286 | 73.1 | +106% |
| Dersingham | 103 | 22.0 | -38% |
| Burnham Market & Docking | 140 | 43.4 | +23% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -26% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -5% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +161% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +271% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | +145% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sunnyside Close” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sunnyside Close | 13 |
| On or near Pound Lane | 11 |
| On or near South Beach | 11 |
| On or near Fishers End Close | 10 |
| On or near Shepherds Port Road | 8 |
| On or near Canon Pott Close | 7 |
| On or near Supermarket | 7 |
| On or near Foreman Close | 6 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 6 |
| On or near Collingwood Close | 5 |
Of the 172 crimes in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 48.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 21.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 9.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has an estimated population of 5,537 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (43%, against 19%), more retired residents (45%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 45.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk a safe place to live?
Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,619th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 89 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk was down 16% on the year before: 196 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 234 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
About 5,537 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 43% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Heacham, 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.