Downham Market Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Downham Market’s crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents stood 52.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for this built-up area within King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly in this month, with property crimes (17 incidents) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (14 incidents). This dynamic may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the holiday period’s impact on retail activity and public spaces. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.1% of reported crimes, a figure significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (61% below). The area’s crime picture is shaped by its character as a smaller, rural-adjacent built-up area with limited urban density, which likely contributes to lower rates of property crime compared to larger cities. Anti-social behaviour, though a rising concern (9 incidents, 20.0% of total crimes), remains 25% below the UK average. The seasonal context of December—marked by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and empty homes over holidays—may have dampened opportunities for property crime while increasing tensions that led to spikes in anti-social behaviour. This contrast between property and violent crime highlights the combination of local conditions and national trends in shaping crime profiles.

December 2025 marked a stark shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 3 to 9 incidents) and burglary doubling from 0 to 1. These increases may partly explain the overall crime rate’s stability despite a 10.0% monthly decline. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 10 to 5), a drop consistent with seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during Christmas holidays. Violent crime, at 14 incidents, remained 61% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a contrast to the property crime rate, which was 3.3 per 1,000 (compared to the UK’s 7.0). This imbalance suggests that community-focused policing efforts—such as those targeting anti-social behaviour—may be mitigating violent crime more effectively than property crime prevention strategies. Residents should note the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which may indicate heightened tensions during the festive period.

December 2025 saw a 10.0% decrease in Downham Market’s crime rate, falling from 3.6 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in similar built-up areas, where reduced outdoor activity during colder months typically correlates with lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate relative to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 307 residents, a statistic that provides context for the monthly exposure to crime. When scaled to the population of 13,836, this suggests that the vast majority of residents experienced no direct involvement in crime during December. The rate remains significantly below the UK average, a position reinforced by the area’s relatively small population and limited urban density compared to larger cities. This contrast highlights how local demographics and geography can shape crime profiles independently of national trends.