King's Lynn Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in King's Lynn during July 2025 reached 225 incidents, a rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—48% above the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights a localised challenge in managing violent crime, particularly during peak summer months when tourism and festivals draw crowds to the town. The overall crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents placed King's Lynn 11.6% above the UK average, a figure that reflects both the prominence of violent crime and the relatively low incidence of property crimes compared to other areas. While anti-social behaviour and shoplifting remained persistent, their rates were closer to or slightly above UK norms, suggesting a combination of local factors. Seasonal context may partly explain these patterns: with schools out of session and festivals in full swing, King's Lynn's public spaces became more crowded, potentially increasing opportunities for violent encounters. This aligns with broader trends observed in coastal towns during summer months, where transient populations and late-night activity can amplify tensions. The town's crime profile, dominated by violence, contrasts with its lower rates of burglary and vehicle crime, which are 100% and 74% below UK averages respectively. These discrepancies may reflect King's Lynn's unique character as a historic market town with limited high-density residential areas, reducing opportunities for certain types of crime.

July 2025 saw a 300% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a sharp spike that could indicate heightened vulnerability during summer evenings when outdoor events draw larger crowds. Simultaneously, vehicle crime doubled to 6 incidents, suggesting possible links to increased car usage during festival season or unsecured vehicles in crowded areas. Shoplifting also rose by 10.5%, though remaining within a narrow range of the UK average. Conversely, burglary and robbery fell dramatically by 88.2% and 60% respectively, potentially reflecting improved security measures or the seasonal dispersal of transient populations. Vehicle crime in King's Lynn remained 74% below the UK average, a contrast to the 48% above average rate for violence and sexual offences. This divergence underscores the town's varied crime profile, with property crimes generally lower than expected but violent crime significantly higher. For residents, the tripling of theft from the person cases is a concrete reminder to remain vigilant during crowded public events, a pattern consistent with other coastal towns during peak tourist seasons.

The crime rate in July 2025 (9.6 per 1,000) marked a 5.3% decline from June's rate of 10.1 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable downward trend. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while higher than the UK average, remains manageable for a town of King's Lynn's size. Daily crime counts averaged 15 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace at which crimes occur in local neighbourhoods. When compared to the previous month, the reduction in burglary and robbery suggests possible seasonal factors: with summer holidays in full swing, fewer residents may be present in homes or public spaces, reducing opportunities for these crimes. However, the simultaneous rise in theft from the person highlights the dual nature of seasonal impacts—while some crime types decrease, others may increase due to crowded conditions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that despite the 11.6% above UK average rate, the absolute number of crimes (479) is proportionally distributed across King's Lynn's 49,941 residents. This balance between above-average violent crime and below-average property crime paints a nuanced picture of local crime dynamics, shaped by both resident demographics and transient visitor activity.