Crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk: statistics, rates and trends
267 crimes were recorded in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk at a glance
- Crime trends in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Types of crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Demographics of West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Questions about crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (92), shoplifting (71) and anti-social behaviour (34) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,666th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 267 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,556 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk of any year here (267 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 267 | 58.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 227 | 49.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 262 | 57.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 244 | 53.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 241 | 52.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 248 | 54.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 242 | 53.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 208 | 45.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 214 | 47.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded notably more shoplifting (84% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (51% below) and violence and sexual offences (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 36 to 71 and violence and sexual offences rose from 79 to 92.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 20.2 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 15.6 | 8.5 | +97% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 7.5 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 5.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk; the highest is St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas (350.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Gaywood North Bank (33.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | +48% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +121% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +54% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +498% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +57% |
| Watlington | 132 | 34.5 | -41% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +124% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -43% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 79 |
| On or near Church Wood Close | 19 |
| On or near Orchard Grove | 17 |
| On or near Coronation Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Orford Place | 9 |
| On or near Poplar Road | 9 |
| On or near Regent Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Common Close | 7 |
| On or near School Road | 7 |
| On or near Wormegay Road | 7 |
Of the 233 crimes in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 19.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 12.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 10.3% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has an estimated population of 4,556 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (9.1%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk a safe place to live?
West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,666th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 92 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (71).
Is crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk was up 18% on the year before: 267 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 227 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
About 4,556 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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.