Total Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Downs Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Brancaster , and the 154th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Downs Road (PE36 5HX) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% lower than the Brancaster average (63.5 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Downs Road (PE36 5HX), the main crime hotspot is near Downs Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brancaster| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandringham Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Homefields Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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