Norfolk Constabulary

Is South and West Lynn Safe?

Crime statistics for South and West Lynn. Based on official UK Police data, updated July 2026.

Last 36 months: August 2023 – July 2026 2,292 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,292 Crimes (last 36 months)
41.1% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑17% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 2,292 total crimes recorded in South and West Lynn

Violent Crime
816 35.6%
Shoplifting
444 19.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
240 10.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
186 8.1%
Public Order
159 6.9%
Other Theft
123 5.4%
Drugs
73 3.2%
Vehicle Crime
64 2.8%
Burglary
55 2.4%
Other Crime
55 2.4%
Possession of Weapons
34 1.5%
Bicycle Theft
26 1.1%
Theft from Person
9 0.4%
Robbery
8 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for South and West Lynn — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South and West Lynn safe?

South and West Lynn has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 832 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 17% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in South and West Lynn are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in South and West Lynn in the last 12 months?

832 crimes were recorded in South and West Lynn in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 17% compared to the previous 12-month period (711 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 816 incidents.

What is the most common crime in South and West Lynn?

The most common crime in South and West Lynn is Violent Crime, with 816 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 98.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in South and West Lynn increasing or decreasing?

Crime in South and West Lynn is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 17% — from 711 crimes in the previous 12 months to 832 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for South and West Lynn?

South and West Lynn has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does South and West Lynn compare to the Norfolk Constabulary average?

South and West Lynn has a safety score of 5/100, while the Norfolk Constabulary force area average is 35/100. South and West Lynn is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in South and West Lynn?

41.1% of crimes recorded in South and West Lynn resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Norfolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in South and West Lynn?

816 violent crimes were recorded in South and West Lynn in the last 12 months — representing 98.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 240 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for South and West Lynn last updated?

The crime data for South and West Lynn was last updated in July 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare South and West Lynn with other areas?

You can compare South and West Lynn with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: July 2026.