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Burglary Rates in Watlington

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Watlington recorded 4 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 70% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

4

1.01 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

121

30.4 per 1,000 residents

70% below the UK average62% below the East of England regional average

How does Watlington rank?

Within King's Lynn and West Norfolk

28 of 35 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

11th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
64
53%
Other Crime
33
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
11
9%
Vehicle Crime
7
6%
Burglary
4
3%
Drug Offences
2
2%
Shoplifting
0
0%
Robbery
0
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Watlington

Source: Census 2021 · 1,733 households

Detached 53%Semi-detached 34%Terraced 11%Flats 1%

The most common property type in Watlington is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Watlington homeowners

Most homes in Watlington are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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