Crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall: statistics, rates and trends
325 crimes were recorded in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall at a glance
- Crime trends in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
- Types of crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
- Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
- Population and deprivation in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
- Questions about crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
- About this data
325 crimes were recorded in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall has the 2,930th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 325 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.3 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,214 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall was highest in the year to July 2021 (339 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (239). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 | 325 | 52.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 286 | 46.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 264 | 42.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 307 | 49.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 296 | 47.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 339 | 54.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 275 | 44.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 277 | 44.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 239 | 38.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+48%) and anti-social behaviour (+45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 26.9 | 0.78 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 6.8 | 0.44 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 6.4 | 0.95 | +48% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +32% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -19% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +50% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +14% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 51.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 385 | 55.9 | +7% |
| Watlington | 133 | 34.8 | -34% |
| Terrington | 232 | 43.9 | -16% |
| South & West Lynn | 744 | 128.3 | +145% |
| West Winch | 253 | 55.5 | +6% |
| Emneth & Outwell | 425 | 81.5 | +56% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,822 | 346.0 | +562% |
| Gaywood Chase | 296 | 94.4 | +81% |
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 Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Road | 94 |
| On or near Mill Road | 18 |
| On or near Hickathrift Field | 14 |
| On or near Smeeth Road | 14 |
| On or near School Road | 13 |
| On or near Westfields | 12 |
| On or near Low Road | 11 |
| On or near The Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Lynn Road | 7 |
| On or near Magdalen Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall 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 | 121 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 14.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 13.8% |
| Not recorded | 42 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 8.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall has an estimated population of 6,214. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall a safe place to live?
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall was up 14% on the year before: 325 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 286 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall?
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall 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 Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.