Crime in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk: statistics, rates and trends
421 crimes were recorded in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Types of crime in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Demographics of Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Questions about crime in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (197), public order (36) and shoplifting (35) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,430th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 421 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.3 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,562 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk peaked in the year to August 2023 (469 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (346). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 421 | 92.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 431 | 94.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 380 | 83.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 469 | 102.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 455 | 99.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 416 | 91.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 346 | 75.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 411 | 90.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 406 | 89.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
Compared with England and Wales, Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (61% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 24 to 35, while anti-social behaviour fell from 42 to 27 and criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 43.2 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Public order | 36 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 7.7 | 8.5 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.9 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Other theft | 25 | 5.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 3.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 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 Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | -6% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -64% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | -2% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +42% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +280% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -72% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +40% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (156).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 156 |
| On or near Helena Anderson Court | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Sandringham Road | 18 |
| On or near Peterscourt | 13 |
| On or near Buttercup Close | 11 |
| On or near Edinburgh Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Keeble Place | 8 |
| On or near Kensington Road | 8 |
| On or near Rosebery Avenue | 8 |
Of the 394 crimes in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 16.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has an estimated population of 4,562 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk a safe place to live?
Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,430th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 197 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (36).
Is crime in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk was down 2% on the year before: 421 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 431 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
About 4,562 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Springwood, 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.