Crime in South & West Lynn: statistics, rates and trends
744 crimes were recorded in South & West Lynn in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in South & West Lynn at a glance
- Crime trends in South & West Lynn
- Types of crime in South & West Lynn
- South & West Lynn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South & West Lynn
- What happened after crimes were reported in South & West Lynn
- Population and deprivation in South & West Lynn
- Questions about crime in South & West Lynn
- About this data
744 crimes were recorded in South & West Lynn in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 292 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South & West Lynn has the 705th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South & West Lynn | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 744 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.3 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,799 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South & West Lynn was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,014 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (713). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 744 | 128.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 713 | 123.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 750 | 129.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 764 | 131.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 843 | 145.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 848 | 146.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 766 | 132.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,014 | 174.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 909 | 156.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South & West 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 criminal damage and arson (+31%) and other theft (+30%). The largest falls were in public order (-33%) and drugs (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 50.4 | 1.47 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 19.7 | 2.37 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 13.5 | 0.88 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 11.6 | 1.70 | +31% |
| Other theft | 43 | 7.4 | 1.16 | +30% |
| Public order | 38 | 6.6 | 0.99 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 4.1 | 0.84 | -20% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.6 | 1.11 | -22% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.3 | 1.55 | +46% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.8 | 2.84 | +45% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.2 | 1.47 | -22% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.51 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in South & West Lynn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South & West Lynn recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South & West Lynn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South & West Lynn recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South & West Lynn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South & West Lynn recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South & West Lynn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South & West Lynn recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South & West Lynn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South & West Lynn recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South & West Lynn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South & West Lynn recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South & West Lynn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South & West Lynn recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South & West Lynn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South & West Lynn recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South & West Lynn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South & West Lynn recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South & West Lynn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South & West Lynn recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South & West Lynn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South & West Lynn recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South & West Lynn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South & West Lynn recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South & West Lynn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South & West Lynn recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South & West Lynn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South & West Lynn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South & West Lynn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South & West Lynn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South & West Lynn |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,822 | 346.0 | +170% |
| Gaywood Chase | 296 | 94.4 | -26% |
| North Lynn | 947 | 132.7 | +3% |
| Fairstead | 585 | 84.3 | -34% |
| Springwood | 429 | 94.0 | -27% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 256 | 33.3 | -74% |
| West Winch | 253 | 55.5 | -57% |
| The Woottons | 173 | 25.2 | -80% |
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 South & West Lynn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Hardwick Road | 39 |
| On or near St Hilary Park Road | 38 |
| On or near Poppyfields | 33 |
| On or near Merchants Close | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Bird Close | 25 |
| On or near St Peter'S Road | 25 |
| On or near Winfarthing Approach | 24 |
| On or near Beloe Crescent | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South & West 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 | 300 | 40.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 16.5% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 9.1% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 7.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
South & West Lynn has an estimated population of 5,799. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South & West Lynn sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South & West Lynn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.7% |
Is South & West Lynn a safe place to live?
South & West Lynn recorded 128.3 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 South & West Lynn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (114).
Is crime in South & West Lynn going up or down?
Recorded crime in South & West Lynn was up 4% on the year before: 744 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 713 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South & West Lynn?
South & West 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 South & West Lynn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.