Crime in South & West Lynn: statistics, rates and trends
751 crimes were recorded in South & West Lynn in the 12 months to August 2026, 129.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of South & West Lynn
- Questions about crime in South & West Lynn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (294), shoplifting (118) and anti-social behaviour (77) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 689th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | South & West Lynn | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 751 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.5 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,799 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South & West Lynn peaked in the year to August 2019 (970 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (711). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 751 | 129.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 711 | 122.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 751 | 129.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 737 | 127.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 865 | 149.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 798 | 137.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 821 | 141.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 970 | 167.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 932 | 160.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, South & West Lynn recorded notably more shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (74% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (48% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 28 to 42 and criminal damage and arson rose from 49 to 68, while public order fell from 60 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 50.7 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 118 | 20.3 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 13.3 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Other theft | 42 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +50% |
| Public order | 36 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South & West 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 South & West Lynn |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +171% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | -30% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +1% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | -33% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | -29% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -74% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | -55% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -80% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in South & West Lynn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Hardwick Road | 41 |
| On or near St Hilary Park Road | 37 |
| On or near Merchants Close | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Poppyfields | 29 |
| On or near St Peter'S Road | 29 |
| On or near Winfarthing Approach | 27 |
| On or near Beloe Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Bird Close | 24 |
Of the 674 crimes in South & West Lynn with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 294 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 18.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
South & West Lynn has an estimated population of 5,799 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South & West Lynn average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | South & West Lynn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is South & West Lynn a safe place to live?
South & West Lynn recorded 129.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 689th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in South & West Lynn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (118).
Is crime in South & West Lynn going up or down?
Recorded crime in South & West Lynn was up 6% on the year before: 751 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 711 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South & West Lynn?
About 5,799 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South & West Lynn?
South & West 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.