Total Crime Rate
174.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Winnold Street area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Downham Old Town , and the 40th highest crime rate of 484 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 Winnold Street (PE38 9FE) in the last 12 months was 174.4 per 1,000 residents and was 38.7% higher than the Downham Old Town average (125.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 32 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 45 (≈ 94.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Winnold Street (PE38 9FE), the main crime hotspot is near James Scott Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Downham Old Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Downham Market | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bluebell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Downham Market | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Mallard End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mallard End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Mallard End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Paddocks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pinto Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Broadlands | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadlands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadlands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadlands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rushmeadow Crescent | Under investigation |
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