Crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk: statistics, rates and trends
253 crimes were recorded in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Questions about crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- About this data
253 crimes were recorded in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 88 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has the 2,796th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 253 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.5 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,556 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk was highest in the year to July 2024 (265 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (204). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 253 | 55.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 232 | 50.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 265 | 58.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 239 | 52.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 242 | 53.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 260 | 57.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 236 | 51.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 204 | 44.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 205 | 45.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+66%) and violence and sexual offences (+10%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 14.9 | 1.80 | +66% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 6.4 | 0.41 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +43% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +13% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -32% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -30% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -20% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -75% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.27 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairstead | 585 | 84.3 | +52% |
| South & West Lynn | 744 | 128.3 | +131% |
| Gaywood Chase | 296 | 94.4 | +70% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,822 | 346.0 | +523% |
| Springwood | 429 | 94.0 | +69% |
| Watlington | 133 | 34.8 | -37% |
| North Lynn | 947 | 132.7 | +139% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 256 | 33.3 | -40% |
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 West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Church Wood Close | 16 |
| On or near Orchard Grove | 16 |
| On or near Coronation Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Orford Place | 9 |
| On or near Poplar Road | 8 |
| On or near Common Close | 7 |
| On or near School Road | 7 |
| On or near Walter Howes Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Wormegay Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 | 77 | 30.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 17.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 12.3% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 9.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has an estimated population of 4,556. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk a safe place to live?
West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded 55.5 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 West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (68).
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 9% on the year before: 253 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 232 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.