Crime in North Lynn: statistics, rates and trends
938 crimes were recorded in North Lynn in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of North Lynn
- Questions about crime in North Lynn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (413), shoplifting (120) and anti-social behaviour (90) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 655th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | North Lynn | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 938 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.4 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,139 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Lynn peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,126 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (814). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 938 | 131.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 980 | 137.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 814 | 114.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 940 | 131.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,126 | 157.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 995 | 139.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,014 | 142.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 888 | 124.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 989 | 138.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, North Lynn recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (69% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 72 to 120, while other theft fell from 43 to 34 and drugs fell from 44 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 413 | 57.9 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 16.8 | 8.5 | +67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 76 | 10.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 36 | 5.0 | 3.3 | -18% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Other crime | 30 | 4.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than North Lynn; 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 North Lynn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | -31% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +167% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | -30% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -74% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | -1% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | -34% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -80% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in North Lynn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sir Lewis Street” (114).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sir Lewis Street | 114 |
| On or near Walpole Road | 69 |
| On or near Saltpans Close | 57 |
| On or near Reid Way | 46 |
| On or near Newton Court | 45 |
| On or near Losinga Road | 39 |
| On or near Anderson Close | 33 |
| On or near Lansdowne Street | 33 |
| On or near Lawrence Road | 30 |
| On or near St Edmundsbury Road | 29 |
Of the 848 crimes in North Lynn with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 407 | 48.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 13.8% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 75 | 8.8% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
North Lynn has an estimated population of 7,139 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (40%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Lynn average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | North Lynn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is North Lynn a safe place to live?
North Lynn recorded 131.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 655th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in North Lynn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 413 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (120).
Is crime in North Lynn going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Lynn was down 4% on the year before: 938 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 980 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Lynn?
About 7,139 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Lynn?
North Lynn 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.