Crime in Elm and Emneth: statistics, rates and trends
402 crimes were recorded in Elm and Emneth in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Elm and Emneth
- Questions about crime in Elm and Emneth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (168), criminal damage and arson (48) and anti-social behaviour (40) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 746th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Elm and Emneth | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 402 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.9 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,590 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Elm and Emneth peaked in the year to August 2025 (427 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (285). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 402 | 71.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 427 | 76.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 354 | 63.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 333 | 59.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 383 | 68.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 301 | 53.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 285 | 51.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 321 | 57.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 336 | 60.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Elm and Emneth recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (53% below) and public order (28% below).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 30.1 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 7.2 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Other theft | 39 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Elm and Emneth; the highest is Wisbech (132.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Doddington and Wimblington (55.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elm and Emneth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisbech | 3,414 | 132.8 | +85% |
| March | 2,133 | 98.9 | +37% |
| Downham Market | 667 | 59.0 | -18% |
| Doddington and Wimblington | 280 | 55.8 | -22% |
| Long Sutton (South Holland) | 486 | 81.5 | +13% |
| King's Lynn | 5,606 | 113.4 | +58% |
| Littleport | 680 | 78.0 | +8% |
| Holbeach | 716 | 89.0 | +24% |
Of the 2 areas within Elm and Emneth, Elm & Christchurch had the highest crime rate (90.9 per 1,000) and Emneth & Outwell the lowest (80.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm & Christchurch | Neighbourhood | 5,072 | 461 | 90.9 |
| Emneth & Outwell | Neighbourhood | 5,213 | 417 | 80.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Elm and Emneth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hall Dike” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hall Dike | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Roseberry Road | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Smeeth Road | 21 |
| On or near Kirkham'S Lane | 16 |
| On or near Hall Road | 15 |
| On or near Gaultree Square | 14 |
| On or near Cottons Head | 13 |
| On or near Harpers Court | 13 |
Of the 362 crimes in Elm and Emneth with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 52.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Elm and Emneth has an estimated population of 5,590 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Elm and Emneth average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Elm and Emneth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
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 August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 746th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Elm and Emneth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (48).
Is crime in Elm and Emneth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elm and Emneth was down 6% on the year before: 402 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 427 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Elm and Emneth?
About 5,590 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Elm and Emneth?
Elm and Emneth 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.