POPLAR CLOSE, PE38 9SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE38 9SN

POPLAR CLOSE, PE38 9SN, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This PE38 9SN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE38 postcode area, which has experienced 89 crimes and a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE38 9SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE38 9SN, encompassing approximately 2493 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PE38 9SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Scott Close with total crimes: 4
  • Downham Market with total crimes: 4
  • Bennett Street with total crimes: 2

POPLAR CLOSE, PE38 9SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.02-28.57%
Public order32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6216.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-50.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.01100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-66.67%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41300.00%
Theft from the person11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.41-20.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.41-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.62700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. James Scott Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Downham Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bennett Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Willow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Water Meadow Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Otter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Swan Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1