Total Crime Rate
27.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Saffron Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Downham Old Town , and the 165th 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 Saffron Close (PE38 9UP) in the last 12 months was 27.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -68.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 22.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Saffron Close (PE38 9UP), the main crime hotspot is near Elderflower Way. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 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 | Drugs | Lancaster Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Low Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bridle Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parsley Way | Offender given a caution |
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