King's Lynn Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

King's Lynn's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 23.4% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This built-up area within King's Lynn and West Norfolk faces a distinct crime profile shaped by its urban character and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.1% of all reported crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category by 38%. Shoplifting, at 13.2% of total crimes, was also higher than the UK rate, with a 72% surplus. These figures suggest a combination of factors, including the area's retail presence and the winter months' impact on public behaviour. February, a pre-spring lull with low outdoor activity, may have contributed to a shift in crime patterns, with fewer outdoor-based offences but persistent issues in indoor spaces. The high proportion of violent crimes could reflect the town's mix of residential and commercial areas, where late-night activity and limited policing capacity during colder months may intersect. Anti-social behaviour, though slightly below the UK average, remains a concern, indicating ongoing challenges in community engagement and public order management. The seasonal context of February—marked by reduced daylight and colder temperatures—likely influences both the types of crimes committed and the visibility of enforcement efforts, creating a combination of environmental and social factors that requires targeted local strategies.

February 2026 saw significant fluctuations in crime trends within King's Lynn, with several categories showing marked changes compared to January. Theft from the person surged by 200%, rising from one reported incident to three, a stark increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability during the winter months or changes in public behaviour. Other crime also rose sharply by 120%, with reports increasing from five to eleven, suggesting potential gaps in local policing or emerging issues requiring attention. Robbery, though still a rare occurrence, doubled from zero to two incidents, an anomaly that warrants further local investigation. Conversely, shoplifting declined by 14.8%, dropping from 61 to 52 reports, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during February. The area's violent crime rate, already 38% above the UK average, remained high, with 162 incidents of violence and sexual offences. This category's dominance—41.1% of all crimes—suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones, particularly during periods of low outdoor activity. Vehicle crime, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 14% below the UK average, linked to the area's limited commuter traffic or effective local vehicle security measures. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime in King's Lynn, where seasonal and local-specific factors intersect to create a unique monthly profile.

In February 2026, King's Lynn's crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend despite the pre-spring lull typically associated with February. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime burden for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 127 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents within this population of nearly 50,000. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, highlights the relative density of crime in King's Lynn compared to its surrounding rural areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime rate is not just statistically significant but also perceptibly impactful for its residents, particularly given the high proportion of violent crimes. This 23.4% gap above the UK average suggests a need for tailored local strategies that address the specific challenges of this built-up area. The comparison to the previous month, while modest, raises questions about whether the rise is part of a broader trend or an isolated fluctuation, requiring ongoing monitoring to determine if additional resources or interventions are needed.