PE30 1PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE30 1PQ

PE30 1PQ, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.36 per 1,000 population. This PE30 1PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE30 postcode area, which has experienced 495 crimes and a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE30 1PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE30 1PQ, encompassing approximately 1687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

PE30 1PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Purfleet with total crimes: 12
  • Millfleet with total crimes: 6

PE30 1PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2350.3627.78%
Violence and sexual offences2113.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson812.44300.00%
Drugs84.74300.00%
Public order54.74-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour52.96-58.33%
Other theft42.96100.00%
Bicycle theft32.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2444.43-11.11%
Shoplifting1814.22-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.6633.33%
Public order97.11-10.00%
Bicycle theft35.33200.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%
Drugs21.18-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Theft from the person11.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2750.9528.57%
Shoplifting2516.00-7.41%
Public order1014.81233.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.92-18.18%
Drugs75.33-22.22%
Other theft34.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.78-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2747.3935.00%
Violence and sexual offences2116.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.4410.00%
Drugs96.52125.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.330.00%
Public order32.96-25.00%
Theft from the person21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2846.8040.00%
Shoplifting2016.59-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour1011.85-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson55.92150.00%
Public order42.9633.33%
Drugs42.3733.33%
Other theft32.37-40.00%
Theft from the person21.780.00%
Burglary11.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2343.25109.09%
Violence and sexual offences2013.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.8537.50%
Other theft56.5266.67%
Drugs32.9650.00%
Public order31.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-75.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Bicycle theft21.18-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.92-20.00%
Shoplifting1111.85-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson86.52166.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.74-27.27%
Public order44.74-60.00%
Other theft32.3750.00%
Bicycle theft31.780.00%
Possession of weapons31.78200.00%
Drugs21.78-80.00%
Other crime11.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2549.76-16.67%
Shoplifting1614.8123.08%
Anti-social behaviour119.48266.67%
Public order106.5225.00%
Drugs105.92400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.92-25.00%
Other crime31.78-25.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3042.0615.38%
Shoplifting1317.77-7.14%
Public order87.7033.33%
Other crime44.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.37-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.78100.00%
Other theft21.18-50.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2638.51-27.78%
Shoplifting1415.40-56.25%
Public order68.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.550.00%
Other theft42.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-60.00%
Theft from the person22.370.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3655.105.88%
Shoplifting3221.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour1018.96-16.67%
Possession of weapons45.92100.00%
Public order42.37-42.86%
Bicycle theft32.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3456.280.00%
Shoplifting2020.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.110.00%
Public order74.740.00%
Bicycle theft34.150.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Drugs31.780.00%
Theft from the person21.780.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202427
June 202421
May 202428
April 202420
March 202420
February 202425
January 202430
December 202326
November 202336
October 202334

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
October 20238

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 202411
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 202410
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202425
June 202427
May 202420
April 202423
March 202411
February 202416
January 202413
December 202314
November 202332
October 202320

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE30 1PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Purfleet
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Millfleet
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. White Lion Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. High Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Saturday Market Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tower Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. College Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. All Saints' Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stonegate Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Regent Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Purfleet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Birdcage Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Margaret'S Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Florence Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gurney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Purfleet Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Trenowath Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1