MERCHANTS CLOSE, PE30 4JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE30 4JX

MERCHANTS CLOSE, PE30 4JX, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 191.39 per 1,000 population. This PE30 4JX 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 4JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE30 4JX, encompassing approximately 156 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PE30 4JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • St Hilary Park Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hardwick Road with total crimes: 7

MERCHANTS CLOSE, PE30 4JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23191.3976.92%
Anti-social behaviour2146.730.00%
Other theft212.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.76-50.00%
Public order112.76-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13153.11-50.00%
Other theft482.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences425.52-20.00%
Public order325.5250.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26261.568.33%
Violence and sexual offences5165.870.00%
Bicycle theft231.900.00%
Other theft212.760.00%
Public order212.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.76-66.67%
Other crime112.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.380.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24210.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson6153.11500.00%
Other theft238.280.00%
Vehicle crime112.760.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting18153.11-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour2114.83-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft16.380.00%
Other crime16.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25267.9447.06%
Anti-social behaviour5159.4966.67%
Public order431.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences325.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.140.00%
Other theft212.760.00%
Bicycle theft112.760.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17159.4913.33%
Anti-social behaviour3108.45200.00%
Public order219.14-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences112.76-75.00%
Drugs16.380.00%
Other crime16.380.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15159.4915.38%
Violence and sexual offences495.69100.00%
Public order325.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.380.00%
Drugs16.380.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13121.21-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences282.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.380.00%
Public order16.38-50.00%
Theft from the person16.380.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14114.8316.67%
Public order289.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.760.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12114.83-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour276.56100.00%
Public order212.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.76-50.00%
Other theft16.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19223.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson3121.210.00%
Drugs219.140.00%
Public order212.760.00%
Other theft212.760.00%
Vehicle crime212.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.760.00%
Burglary16.380.00%
Possession of weapons16.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202426
June 202424
May 202418
April 202425
March 202417
February 202415
January 202413
December 202314
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE30 4JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Hilary Park Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hardwick Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 5. Merchants Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting3