Total Crime Rate
8.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ely Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Airfield , and the 27th 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 Ely Road (PE38 0DW) in the last 12 months was 8.2 per 1,000 residents and was 67.7% lower than the Airfield average (25.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Ely Road (PE38 0DW), the main crime hotspot is near Regent Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 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 | Vehicle crime | Downham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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