Crime Rate in Gaywood Chase: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gaywood Chase

The total recorded crimes in Gaywood Chase, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaywood Chase crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gaywood Chase, encompassing approximately 6,390 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gaywood Chase Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Holcombe Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Aberdeen Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Gaywood Chase?

To understand the safety of Gaywood Chase, we need to analyze Gaywood Chase crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to King's Lynn and West Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Gaywood Chase reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 408 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gaywood Chase witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gaywood Chase experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 342 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gaywood Chase witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Gaywood Chase has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Gaywood Chase Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Gaywood Chase has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 ranking 7th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Gaywood Chase crimes were 408. The crime rate of Gaywood Chase in 2024 was 63.85 (year) or 5.32 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gaywood Chase were around 342 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.52 (year) or 4.46 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas145 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn59 3915 2948 2
South & West Lynn61 2821 3736 3
Fairstead34 5712 4618 4
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 4437 7374 7
Springwood17 11452 6446 5
Downham Old Town24 9528 5371 8
Gaywood North Bank15 16349 10388 6
Emneth & Outwell31 6412 8327 12
Gaywood Clock24 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton13 18280 13344 9
Airfield18 10195 22171 21
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall14 17287 12299 14
The Woottons17 12246 17188 20
Gayton & Grimston11 24262 16301 13
Feltwell16 13196 21228 18
West Winch11 22269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph16 14265 15257 15
Watlington16 15128 26131 24
Heacham13 19215 19245 16
Terrington13 20218 18224 19
East Downham12 21204 20136 23
Brancaster10 25134 25155 22
Burnham Market & Docking11 23168 23120 26
Dersingham6 29141 24129 25
Methwold8 26116 27110 27
Snettisham8 2753 3586 29
Denver5 31115 2890 28
South Downham7 2890 2944 35
Wissey5 3089 3078 30
Clenchwarton3 3467 3373 31
Bircham with Rudhams5 3286 3170 32
North Downham3 3382 3246 34
Massingham with Castle Acre1 3559 3465 33

Gaywood Chase Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20251
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 202420
October 202423
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202440
May 202414
April 202415
March 202414

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gaywood Chase in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gaywood Chase postcode area is presented below.

1. Holcombe Avenue (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime8
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Aberdeen Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chase Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Edward Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gaywood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Princes Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Silfield Terrace (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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