Crime in Elm and Emneth: statistics, rates and trends
402 crimes were recorded in Elm and Emneth in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Elm and Emneth at a glance
- Crime trends in Elm and Emneth
- Types of crime in Elm and Emneth
- Elm and Emneth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Elm and Emneth
- Streets with the most crime in Elm and Emneth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Elm and Emneth
- Population and deprivation in Elm and Emneth
- Questions about crime in Elm and Emneth
- About this data
402 crimes were recorded in Elm and Emneth in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 163 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Elm and Emneth has the 755th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Elm and Emneth | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 402 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.9 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,590 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Elm and Emneth was highest in the year to July 2025 (417 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (274). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 402 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 417 | 74.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 353 | 63.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 338 | 60.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 366 | 65.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 322 | 57.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 274 | 49.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 323 | 57.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 337 | 60.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Elm and Emneth 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 criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+56%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-72%) and vehicle crime (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 10.0 | 1.48 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 7.0 | 0.45 | -11% |
| Other theft | 37 | 6.6 | 1.04 | -12% |
| Burglary | 25 | 4.5 | 1.26 | +79% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +10% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.5 | 1.19 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -72% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.1 | 0.66 | +9% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.40 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Elm and Emneth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Elm and Emneth recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Elm and Emneth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Elm and Emneth recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Elm and Emneth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Elm and Emneth recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Elm and Emneth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Elm and Emneth recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Elm and Emneth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Elm and Emneth recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Elm and Emneth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Elm and Emneth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Elm and Emneth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Elm and Emneth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Elm and Emneth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Elm and Emneth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Elm and Emneth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Elm and Emneth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Elm and Emneth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Elm and Emneth recorded 12 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 9% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Elm and Emneth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Elm and Emneth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Elm and Emneth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Elm and Emneth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Elm and Emneth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Elm and Emneth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Elm and Emneth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Elm and Emneth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elm and Emneth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisbech | 3,391 | 131.9 | +83% |
| March | 2,097 | 97.2 | +35% |
| Downham Market | 687 | 60.7 | -16% |
| Doddington and Wimblington | 282 | 56.2 | -22% |
| Long Sutton (South Holland) | 463 | 77.6 | +8% |
| King's Lynn | 5,565 | 112.5 | +56% |
| Littleport | 651 | 74.7 | +4% |
| Holbeach | 741 | 92.1 | +28% |
2 areas within Elm and Emneth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Elm & Christchurch had the highest rate (90.3 per 1,000) and Emneth & Outwell the lowest (81.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm & Christchurch | Neighbourhood | 5,072 | 458 | 90.3 |
| Emneth & Outwell | Neighbourhood | 5,213 | 425 | 81.5 |
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 Elm and Emneth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hall Dike | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Smeeth Road | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Roseberry Road | 22 |
| On or near Hall Road | 17 |
| On or near Gaultree Square | 16 |
| On or near Kirkham'S Lane | 16 |
| On or near Cottons Head | 15 |
| On or near Harpers Court | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Elm and Emneth 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 | 187 | 46.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 39 | 9.7% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
Elm and Emneth has an estimated population of 5,590. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Elm and Emneth sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Elm and Emneth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Elm and Emneth a safe place to live?
Elm and Emneth recorded 71.9 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 Elm and Emneth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (56).
Is crime in Elm and Emneth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elm and Emneth was down 4% on the year before: 402 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 417 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Elm and Emneth?
Elm and Emneth 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 Elm and Emneth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.