Crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas: statistics, rates and trends
1,822 crimes were recorded in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas in the 12 months to July 2026, 346.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas at a glance
- Crime trends in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
- Types of crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
- St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
- What happened after crimes were reported in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
- Population and deprivation in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
- Questions about crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
- About this data
1,822 crimes were recorded in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas in the 12 months to July 2026, 346.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 660 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas has the 46th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,822 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 346.0 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,266 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,406 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,784). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 1,822 | 346.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,888 | 358.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,917 | 364.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,089 | 396.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,160 | 410.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,784 | 338.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,029 | 385.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,325 | 441.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,406 | 456.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 203 |
| June 2026 | 184 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 164 |
| March 2026 | 172 |
| February 2026 | 129 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 131 |
| November 2025 | 146 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
| August 2025 | 157 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas 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, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in burglary (+33%) and criminal damage and arson (+12%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-49%) and bicycle theft (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 660 | 125.3 | 3.66 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 293 | 55.6 | 6.72 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 34.8 | 2.27 | +1% |
| Public order | 183 | 34.8 | 5.23 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 130 | 24.7 | 3.64 | +12% |
| Drugs | 93 | 17.7 | 5.40 | -21% |
| Other theft | 93 | 17.7 | 2.76 | -5% |
| Burglary | 36 | 6.8 | 1.93 | +33% |
| Other crime | 35 | 6.6 | 3.15 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 6.3 | 7.61 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 4.2 | 2.47 | +38% |
| Robbery | 21 | 4.0 | 2.95 | +110% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.0 | 0.81 | -49% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 3.6 | 3.72 | -21% |
Violence and sexual offences in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 660 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (125.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaywood Chase | 296 | 94.4 | -73% |
| South & West Lynn | 744 | 128.3 | -63% |
| North Lynn | 947 | 132.7 | -62% |
| Springwood | 429 | 94.0 | -73% |
| Fairstead | 585 | 84.3 | -76% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 256 | 33.3 | -90% |
| The Woottons | 173 | 25.2 | -93% |
| West Winch | 253 | 55.5 | -84% |
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 St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 158 |
| On or near Supermarket | 143 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 126 |
| On or near Purfleet | 72 |
| On or near Burtons Court | 54 |
| On or near Millfleet | 51 |
| On or near Regent Place | 48 |
| On or near George Yard | 41 |
| On or near Providence Street | 41 |
| On or near Dodmans Close | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas 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 | 645 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 14.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 234 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 183 | 10.0% |
| Local resolution | 168 | 9.2% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 7.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 110 | 6.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 35 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas has an estimated population of 5,266. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.2% |
| Social rented homes | 30.4% |
| Private rented homes | 43.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 57.3% |
Is St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas a safe place to live?
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas recorded 346.0 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 St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 660 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (293).
Is crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas going up or down?
Recorded crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas was down 3% on the year before: 1,822 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,888 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas?
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas 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 St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.