Crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole: statistics, rates and trends
395 crimes were recorded in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole at a glance
- Crime trends in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole
- Types of crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole
- Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole
- Demographics of Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole
- Questions about crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (215), criminal damage and arson (45) and other theft (41) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,722nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 395 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.4 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,882 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole peaked in the year to August 2019 (473 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (358). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 395 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 405 | 58.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 358 | 52.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 415 | 60.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 382 | 55.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 360 | 52.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 395 | 57.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 473 | 68.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 432 | 62.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) was well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 26 to 41, while anti-social behaviour fell from 32 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 41 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole; 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 Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 322 | 51.8 | -10% |
| Terrington | 246 | 46.5 | -19% |
| Emneth & Outwell | 417 | 80.0 | +39% |
| Upwell & Delph | 202 | 38.0 | -34% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +126% |
| Watlington | 132 | 34.5 | -40% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +510% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Folgate Lane” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Folgate Lane | 42 |
| On or near Chapnall Close | 23 |
| On or near School Road | 21 |
| On or near Burrett Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Wisbech Road | 17 |
| On or near Main Road | 14 |
| On or near Biggs Road | 11 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Trafford Estate | 9 |
Of the 369 crimes in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 207 | 56.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 17.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole has an estimated population of 6,882 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole a safe place to live?
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole recorded 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,722nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (45).
Is crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole was down 2% on the year before: 395 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 405 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole?
About 6,882 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole?
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole 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.