Crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall: statistics, rates and trends
322 crimes were recorded in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
- Questions about crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (168), anti-social behaviour (43) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,952nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 322 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.8 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,214 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall peaked in the year to August 2021 (330 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (243). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 322 | 51.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 289 | 46.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 260 | 41.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 302 | 48.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 307 | 49.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 330 | 53.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 288 | 46.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 262 | 42.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 243 | 39.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and other theft (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 24 to 43 and criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 27.0 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall; the highest is St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas (350.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Watlington, King's Lynn and West Norfolk (34.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 395 | 57.4 | +11% |
| Watlington | 132 | 34.5 | -33% |
| Terrington | 246 | 46.5 | -10% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +150% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | +13% |
| Emneth & Outwell | 417 | 80.0 | +54% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +576% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +74% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Road” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Road | 96 |
| On or near Mill Road | 17 |
| On or near Hickathrift Field | 14 |
| On or near Low Road | 13 |
| On or near School Road | 12 |
| On or near Westfields | 12 |
| On or near Smeeth Road | 11 |
| On or near The Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Magdalen Road | 7 |
| On or near Main Road | 7 |
Of the 279 crimes in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 16% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 16.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 15.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall has an estimated population of 6,214 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (9.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall a safe place to live?
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall recorded 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,952nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall was up 11% on the year before: 322 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 289 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall?
About 6,214 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall?
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall 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.