King's Lynn Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of nearly 50,000 residents, King's Lynn saw 471 crimes reported in November 2024, equating to 9.4 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 23.7% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a significant disparity in local crime patterns compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which made up 44.6% of all reported incidents—63% above the UK average for this category. Shoplifting (12.7% share) and public order offences (8.5% share) also stood out, both exceeding UK rates by 74% and 57% respectively. These figures align with seasonal factors: November’s short evenings, Black Friday shopping activity, and Bonfire Night events may partly explain the spike in retail-related crimes and public disorder. While violent crime remains high, anti-social behaviour (6.8% share) and burglary (1.3% share) were below UK averages, suggesting some areas of the town may benefit from targeted community initiatives or policing strategies. The local profile—likely a mix of urban retail hubs and quieter residential zones—appears to drive a crime mix skewed toward interpersonal and property crimes, with seasonal events amplifying risks in high-traffic areas.

November saw notable shifts in crime trends, with vehicle crime increasing by 53.3% (15 to 23 incidents) and shoplifting rising by 36.4% (44 to 60). These increases may reflect heightened traffic during Black Friday sales or the impact of dark evenings deterring natural surveillance. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped sharply by 75% (from 12 to 3 incidents), possibly due to seasonal changes in cycling patterns or improved security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with 210 incidents (4.2 per 1,000) far exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This 63% gap underscores a pressing local issue that may relate to the town’s demographics or social dynamics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) was 46% below the UK average, suggesting some success in community engagement or policing efforts. For residents, the 36.4% rise in shoplifting—a category that accounts for 12.7% of all crimes—highlights the need for vigilance in retail areas during peak shopping periods.

November’s crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 represents a 12.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.8 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable decline. On a daily basis, King’s Lynn experienced approximately 16 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 106 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—while higher than the UK average—may be contextualised by the area’s population density and local economic activity. The 23.7% gap between King’s Lynn’s rate and the UK average remains substantial, though the month-on-month improvement suggests potential effectiveness in recent policing strategies or seasonal crime mitigation efforts. For perspective, the 471 total crimes equate to a population-scaled rate that would see one resident in every 106 affected by a crime during the month, a figure that may influence local safety perceptions and resource allocation priorities.