King's Lynn Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

King’s Lynn’s January 2024 crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 13.5% above the UK average of 7.4, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining a safer environment. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.8%) and shoplifting (7.6%). This concentration of violent crime is consistent with the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of urban and rural settings, where social tensions and limited policing resources may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors also played a role: January’s post-holiday period and reduced retail activity likely curbed some property-related offences, though the 50% increase in violence and sexual offences above the UK average suggests deeper systemic issues. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, may still reflect the impact of short-term population movements or insufficient community engagement initiatives. The relatively high rate of shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.6 per 1,000) may be linked to the town’s commercial hubs, though these figures remain close to national benchmarks. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of local conditions and broader trends, requiring nuanced strategies to address both immediate and long-term challenges.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 400% (from 6 to 30 incidents), marking the most dramatic increase. This category, which includes unclassified or complex offences, may reflect underreported or evolving criminal activity. Conversely, public order offences fell by 34.9% (from 43 to 28), possibly linked to reduced public gatherings during the post-holiday lull. Violence and sexual offences remained 50% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge for local authorities. The 100% increase in robbery—from zero to one incident—underscores the unpredictable nature of crime, even in a declining overall trend. These shifts suggest a mixed picture: while some areas of crime are stabilising or decreasing, others are intensifying, demanding targeted interventions.

The crime rate in King's Lynn for January 2024 stood at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.0. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday period characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 14 crimes were reported over the 31 days, equating to roughly one crime for every 119 residents in the area. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime for local residents, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. When compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, King’s Lynn remains 13.5% above, suggesting that local factors—such as the town’s mix of urban and rural characteristics—continue to influence crime dynamics. The population of 49,941 further contextualises these figures, highlighting the relative scale of reported incidents within the community.