Total Crime Rate
51.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castle Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Airfield , and the 181st highest 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 Castle Road (PE33 0SG) in the last 12 months was 51.4 per 1,000 residents and was 101.7% higher than the Airfield average (25.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -60.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 45.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castle Road (PE33 0SG), the main crime hotspot is near Castle Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Airfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Road | Under investigation |
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