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 May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaywood Chase crime rate of 3.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Gaywood Chase Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silfield Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Holcombe Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

  • 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 May 2025 the Gaywood Chase has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gaywood Chase)CrimesRank (Gaywood Chase)CrimesRank (Gaywood Chase)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas183 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn94 2915 2948 2
South & West Lynn65 3821 3736 3
Fairstead34 6712 4618 4
Downham Old Town47 4528 5371 8
Springwood41 5452 6446 5
Gaywood North Bank22 13349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole25 11437 7374 7
Emneth & Outwell31 7412 8327 12
Gaywood Clock29 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton18 17280 13344 9
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall27 9287 12299 14
Heacham26 10215 19245 16
Terrington23 12218 18224 19
Gayton & Grimston16 18262 16301 13
West Winch15 19269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph18 16265 15257 15
The Woottons19 15246 17188 20
Feltwell12 21196 21228 18
East Downham10 25204 20136 23
Methwold12 20116 27110 27
Airfield9 28195 22171 21
Brancaster8 32134 25155 22
South Downham12 2290 2944 35
Burnham Market & Docking8 29168 23120 26
Clenchwarton11 2367 3373 31
Watlington10 24128 26131 24
Dersingham8 30141 24129 25
Denver10 26115 2890 28
Wissey9 2789 3078 30
Snettisham2 3553 3586 29
Bircham with Rudhams6 3486 3170 32
North Downham8 3182 3246 34
Massingham with Castle Acre7 3359 3465 33

Gaywood Chase Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202516
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 202420
October 202423
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
May 20245

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Gaywood Chase in May 2025

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

1. Silfield Terrace (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Holcombe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Exton'S Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Gaywood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Homeland Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. King George V Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Milton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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