Crime in North Lynn: statistics, rates and trends
947 crimes were recorded in North Lynn in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in North Lynn at a glance
- Crime trends in North Lynn
- Types of crime in North Lynn
- North Lynn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Lynn
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Lynn
- Population and deprivation in North Lynn
- Questions about crime in North Lynn
- About this data
947 crimes were recorded in North Lynn in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 422 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Lynn has the 633rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Lynn | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 947 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.7 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,139 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Lynn was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,084 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (819). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 947 | 132.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 953 | 133.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 819 | 114.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 999 | 139.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,084 | 151.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,014 | 142.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 974 | 136.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 922 | 129.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 991 | 138.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Lynn 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+76%) and other crime (+35%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-46%) and burglary (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 422 | 59.1 | 1.73 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 16.2 | 1.96 | +76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 12.0 | 0.79 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 12.0 | 1.78 | +12% |
| Public order | 81 | 11.3 | 1.71 | +11% |
| Drugs | 37 | 5.2 | 1.59 | -18% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.8 | 0.74 | -24% |
| Other crime | 27 | 3.8 | 1.79 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.2 | 0.46 | -41% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 0.55 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.8 | 1.88 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.4 | 1.70 | -29% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in North Lynn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Lynn recorded 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Lynn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Lynn recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North Lynn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Lynn recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Lynn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Lynn recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Lynn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Lynn recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Lynn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Lynn recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Lynn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Lynn recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Lynn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Lynn recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Lynn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Lynn recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Lynn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Lynn recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Lynn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Lynn recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North Lynn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Lynn recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Lynn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Lynn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North Lynn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Lynn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North Lynn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Lynn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Lynn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaywood Chase | 296 | 94.4 | -29% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,822 | 346.0 | +161% |
| Springwood | 429 | 94.0 | -29% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 256 | 33.3 | -75% |
| South & West Lynn | 744 | 128.3 | -3% |
| Fairstead | 585 | 84.3 | -36% |
| The Woottons | 173 | 25.2 | -81% |
| West Winch | 253 | 55.5 | -58% |
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 North Lynn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sir Lewis Street | 109 |
| On or near Walpole Road | 68 |
| On or near Saltpans Close | 52 |
| On or near Reid Way | 46 |
| On or near Lawrence Road | 45 |
| On or near Newton Court | 42 |
| On or near Losinga Road | 38 |
| On or near Anderson Close | 32 |
| On or near Front Way | 29 |
| On or near Burkitt Street | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Lynn 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 | 416 | 43.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 12.6% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 9.1% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 8.4% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 7.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
North Lynn has an estimated population of 7,139. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Lynn sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Lynn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.1% |
| Social rented homes | 39.7% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.2% |
Is North Lynn a safe place to live?
North Lynn recorded 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 North Lynn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (116).
Is crime in North Lynn going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Lynn was almost unchanged on the year before: 947 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 953 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Lynn?
North Lynn 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 North Lynn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.