Crime in The Woottons: statistics, rates and trends
180 crimes were recorded in The Woottons in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.3 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 The Woottons at a glance
- Crime trends in The Woottons
- Types of crime in The Woottons
- The Woottons compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Woottons
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Woottons
- Demographics of The Woottons
- Questions about crime in The Woottons
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (74), anti-social behaviour (28) and shoplifting (25) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,850th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | The Woottons | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 180 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.3 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,857 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in The Woottons peaked in the year to August 2024 (253 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (174). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 180 | 26.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 185 | 27.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 253 | 36.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 174 | 25.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 219 | 31.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 206 | 30.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 240 | 35.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 235 | 34.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 196 | 28.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (68% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 28, while shoplifting fell from 50 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 | 10.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 4.1 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.6 | 8.5 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than The Woottons.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Woottons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | +28% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +252% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +401% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | +230% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +244% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +1235% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +393% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | +123% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in The Woottons over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stody Drive” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stody Drive | 37 |
| On or near Woodland Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Church Crofts | 7 |
| On or near Gooseberry Lane | 6 |
| On or near Windermere Road | 6 |
| On or near Greenacres Close | 5 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 5 |
| On or near Walton Close | 5 |
| On or near Ancar Road | 4 |
| On or near Bracken Road | 4 |
Of the 152 crimes in The Woottons with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 48.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 16.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
The Woottons has an estimated population of 6,857 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (6.8%, against 23.3%) and an older population (31%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Woottons average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | The Woottons | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Woottons a safe place to live?
The Woottons recorded 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,850th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in The Woottons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 74 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (28).
Is crime in The Woottons going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Woottons was down 3% on the year before: 180 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 185 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Woottons?
About 6,857 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Woottons?
The Woottons 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.