Total Crime Rate
33.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pine Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Downham Old Town , and the 207th lowest 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 Pine Close (PE38 9PW) in the last 12 months was 33.4 per 1,000 residents and was 73.4% lower 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 4 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pine Close (PE38 9PW), the main crime hotspot is near Church Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 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 | Other theft | Old Town Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Holkham Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stowfields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wimbotsham Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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