Crime in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk: statistics, rates and trends
286 crimes were recorded in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Types of crime in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Demographics of Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Questions about crime in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), criminal damage and arson (42) and anti-social behaviour (32) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,100th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 286 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.1 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,915 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk peaked in the year to August 2022 (415 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (230). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 286 | 73.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 230 | 58.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 267 | 68.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 370 | 94.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 415 | 106.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 363 | 92.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 353 | 90.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 369 | 94.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 370 | 94.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (59% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (47% below).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 31.7 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 10.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 8.2 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Other theft | 24 | 6.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hunstanton, 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 Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heacham | 196 | 35.4 | -52% |
| Dersingham | 103 | 22.0 | -70% |
| Burnham Market & Docking | 140 | 43.4 | -41% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -64% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -54% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +80% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +26% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near South Beach Road | 18 |
| On or near Crescent Lane | 15 |
| On or near Southend Road | 14 |
| On or near Le Strange Terrace | 11 |
| On or near Manor Road | 10 |
| On or near Cliff Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket | 9 |
| On or near Waveney Close | 8 |
| On or near Lower Lincoln Street | 7 |
Of the 254 crimes in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has an estimated population of 3,915 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (44%, against 19%), more retired residents (47%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 36.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 47.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk a safe place to live?
Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,100th 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 Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (42).
Is crime in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk was up 24% on the year before: 286 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 230 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
About 3,915 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 44% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Hunstanton, 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.