Total Crime Rate
35.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mapplebeck Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Fairstead , and the 225th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mapplebeck Close (PE30 4YJ) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% lower than the Fairstead average (84.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 270.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mapplebeck Close (PE30 4YJ), the main crime hotspot is near Burch Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fairstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodbridge Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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