ORCHID CLOSE, PE38 9GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE38 9GQ

ORCHID CLOSE, PE38 9GQ, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This PE38 9GQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE38 postcode area, which has experienced 72 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE38 9GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE38 9GQ, encompassing approximately 2630 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE38 9GQ area, explore the PE38 9GQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PE38 9GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • St Winnold Close with total crimes: 2

ORCHID CLOSE, PE38 9GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2628.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.42-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson43.04100.00%
Public order31.52-25.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.7844.44%
Violence and sexual offences74.94-12.50%
Public order42.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-60.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.42-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson53.04-16.67%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%
Public order10.38-85.71%
Other theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.9711.76%
Public order77.22600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.28-14.29%
Shoplifting22.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.73466.67%
Anti-social behaviour126.4620.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.56250.00%
Possession of weapons22.66100.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.76-66.67%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.0242.86%
Other theft43.80300.00%
Public order41.52100.00%
Shoplifting31.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.4027.27%
Anti-social behaviour75.32133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.660.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4657.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.18200.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.98-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.6666.67%
Shoplifting31.90200.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.04500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Public order10.38-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.64140.00%
Public order64.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2850.00%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.840.00%
Public order41.900.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 202419
May 202417
April 20243
March 202414
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE38 9GQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. St Winnold Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hamilton Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Railway Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Norfolk Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Town Estate
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Town Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Snowdrop Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. James Scott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Snape Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1