King's Lynn North vs South and West Lynn

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    King's Lynn North Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      South and West Lynn Norfolk Constabulary

      King's Lynn North vs South and West Lynn Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      King's Lynn North
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,663 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      South and West Lynn
      Norfolk Constabulary
      708 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A King's Lynn North
      B South and West Lynn
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,663
      708
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,783
      756
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↓6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A King's Lynn North
      B South and West Lynn
      Violent Crime
      1,055 ↓1%
      274 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      256 ↓14%
      87 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      143 ↑13%
      31 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓26%
      22 ↓12%
      Burglary
      45 ↑0%
      15 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      192 ↓17%
      53 ↓17%
      Drugs
      121 ↓37%
      24 ↑14%
      Public Order
      265 ↑14%
      47 ↓22%
      Robbery
      14 ↑180%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      353 ↓3%
      120 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑47%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      55 ↑10%
      6 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↓10%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      63 ↓5%
      10 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B South and West Lynn is the safer choice — scoring 22/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is King's Lynn North safer than South and West Lynn?

      King's Lynn North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,663 crimes in the last 12 months. South and West Lynn has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 708 crimes. South and West Lynn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in King's Lynn North vs South and West Lynn?

      King's Lynn North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South and West Lynn shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in King's Lynn North and South and West Lynn?

      In King's Lynn North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,055 incidents). In South and West Lynn, it is Violent Crime (274 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between King's Lynn North and South and West Lynn?

      King's Lynn North recorded 256 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South and West Lynn recorded 87. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in King's Lynn North vs South and West Lynn?

      Violent crime in King's Lynn North totalled 1,055 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 274 in South and West Lynn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in King's Lynn North and South and West Lynn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, King's Lynn North recorded 2,783 crimes (now 2,663, a change of -4.3%). South and West Lynn recorded 756 crimes previously (now 708, -6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in King's Lynn North and South and West Lynn?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. King's Lynn North has a resolution rate of 33.7% and South and West Lynn has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers King's Lynn North and South and West Lynn?

      King's Lynn North falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. South and West Lynn is covered by Norfolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare King's Lynn North and South and West Lynn?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see King's Lynn North or South and West Lynn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both King's Lynn North and South and West Lynn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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