Crime in Upwell & Delph: statistics, rates and trends
210 crimes were recorded in Upwell & Delph in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Upwell & Delph at a glance
- Crime trends in Upwell & Delph
- Types of crime in Upwell & Delph
- Upwell & Delph compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upwell & Delph
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upwell & Delph
- Population and deprivation in Upwell & Delph
- Questions about crime in Upwell & Delph
- About this data
210 crimes were recorded in Upwell & Delph in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upwell & Delph has the 3,466th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upwell & Delph | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 210 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.5 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,319 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upwell & Delph was highest in the year to July 2022 (309 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (193). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 210 | 39.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 269 | 50.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 245 | 46.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 265 | 49.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 309 | 58.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 257 | 48.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 193 | 36.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 221 | 41.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 225 | 42.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upwell & Delph 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 other theft (+29%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-61%) and violence and sexual offences (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 15.8 | 0.46 | -26% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.1 | 0.79 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.4 | 0.22 | -61% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.0 | 0.85 | +23% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -30% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.3 | 0.20 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Upwell & Delph
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upwell & Delph recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upwell & Delph
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upwell & Delph recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upwell & Delph
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upwell & Delph recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upwell & Delph
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upwell & Delph recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upwell & Delph
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upwell & Delph recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upwell & Delph
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upwell & Delph recorded 11 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 up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upwell & Delph
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upwell & Delph recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upwell & Delph
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upwell & Delph recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upwell & Delph
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upwell & Delph recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upwell & Delph
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upwell & Delph recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upwell & Delph
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upwell & Delph recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upwell & Delph
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upwell & Delph recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Upwell & Delph
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upwell & Delph recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upwell & Delph, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upwell & Delph.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upwell & Delph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emneth & Outwell | 425 | 81.5 | +106% |
| Downham Old Town | 361 | 112.5 | +185% |
| East Downham | 164 | 50.4 | +28% |
| Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 325 | 52.3 | +32% |
| Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 385 | 55.9 | +42% |
| Watlington | 133 | 34.8 | -12% |
| Airfield | 196 | 26.9 | -32% |
| West Winch | 253 | 55.5 | +41% |
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 Upwell & Delph over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Millfield | 11 |
| On or near Silt Road | 11 |
| On or near Hootens Row | 9 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 8 |
| On or near Lode Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Low Road | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
| On or near Bardyke Bank | 6 |
| On or near Townsend Road | 6 |
| On or near Barroway Drove | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upwell & Delph 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 | 79 | 37.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 6.7% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Upwell & Delph has an estimated population of 5,319. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upwell & Delph sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upwell & Delph |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
Is Upwell & Delph a safe place to live?
Upwell & Delph recorded 39.5 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 Upwell & Delph?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (27).
Is crime in Upwell & Delph going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upwell & Delph was down 22% on the year before: 210 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 269 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upwell & Delph?
Upwell & Delph 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 Upwell & Delph. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.