Total Crime Rate
82.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Sandiacre Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Downham Old Town , and the 96th highest crime rate of 485 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sandiacre Lane (PE38 9BF) in the last 12 months was 82.2 per 1,000 residents and was 25.8% lower than the Downham Old Town average (110.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 114.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandiacre Lane (PE38 9BF), the main crime hotspot is near Wordsworth Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sage Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Firs | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Sandiacre Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Lancaster Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sage Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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