IP26 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP26

IP26, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this IP26 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around IP26, encompassing approximately 9994 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

IP26 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Barkers Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Whitedike Drove with total crimes: 1

IP26 Crime Map

Postcodes in IP26

The postcode district are associated with the IP26, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The IP26 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.60-73.68%
Anti-social behaviour40.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40200.00%
Public order20.30100.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.10-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.3011.76%
Burglary51.9025.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Other theft30.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-50.00%
Public order10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173.1088.89%
Criminal damage and arson41.70100.00%
Burglary40.400.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.20100.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91.70-52.63%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.10-5.00%
Public order31.90200.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.1081.82%
Other theft32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.200.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111.7037.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Public order10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.10-55.56%
Burglary40.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4050.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.100.00%
Public order10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences182.5012.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-50.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.40-33.33%
Other theft41.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-33.33%
Drugs30.400.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Other crime20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.4071.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.4050.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-70.00%
Public order30.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.30-40.00%
Burglary30.30200.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.700.00%
Vehicle crime101.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Public order10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 202417
June 20249
May 202419
April 202420
March 202411
February 20248
January 202418
December 202316
November 202324
October 202314

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP26 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Barkers Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Whitedike Drove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Mill Drove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Cross Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Lammas
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Thornham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Falcon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Vincent Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Southery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1