Crime in Terrington: statistics, rates and trends
246 crimes were recorded in Terrington in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Terrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Terrington
- Types of crime in Terrington
- Terrington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Terrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Terrington
- Demographics of Terrington
- Questions about crime in Terrington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (132), anti-social behaviour (21), criminal damage and arson (16) and other theft (16) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,172nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Terrington | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 246 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,285 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Terrington peaked in the year to August 2019 (255 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (186). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 246 | 46.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 254 | 48.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 197 | 37.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 253 | 47.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 222 | 42.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 237 | 44.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 206 | 39.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 255 | 48.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 186 | 35.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and violence and sexual offences (27% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 25.0 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.0 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Terrington; the highest is St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas (350.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Gaywood North Bank (33.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Terrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +178% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +653% |
| Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 322 | 51.8 | +11% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +182% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +94% |
| Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 395 | 57.4 | +23% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +98% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Terrington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alan Jarvis Way” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alan Jarvis Way | 35 |
| On or near Glebe Estate | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Herbert Ward Way | 12 |
| On or near Ashfield Court | 11 |
| On or near Saxon Close | 11 |
| On or near Oldfield Drive | 9 |
| On or near Churchgate Way | 8 |
| On or near Hay Green Road (North) | 8 |
| On or near Willow Drive | 8 |
Of the 225 crimes in Terrington with a recorded outcome, 13% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 57.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 12.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Terrington has an estimated population of 5,285 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Terrington average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Terrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Terrington a safe place to live?
Terrington recorded 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,172nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Terrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Terrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Terrington was down 3% on the year before: 246 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 254 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Terrington?
About 5,285 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Terrington?
Terrington 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.