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 2026 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gaywood Chase Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Exton'S Gardens 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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gaywood Chase)CrimesRank (Gaywood Chase)CrimesRank (Gaywood Chase)
St. Margaret's with St. NicholasNA NA2,099 11,482 1
North LynnNA NA915 2948 2
South & West LynnNA NA821 3736 3
FairsteadNA NA712 4618 4
SpringwoodNA NA452 6446 5
Downham Old TownNA NA528 5371 8
Gaywood North BankNA NA349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & WalpoleNA NA437 7374 7
Emneth & OutwellNA NA412 8327 12
HunstantonNA NA280 13344 9
Gaywood ClockNA NA317 11329 11
Tilney, Mershe Lande & WiggenhallNA NA287 12299 14
Gayton & GrimstonNA NA262 16301 13
West WinchNA NA269 14244 17
Upwell & DelphNA NA265 15257 15
HeachamNA NA215 19245 16
The WoottonsNA NA246 17188 20
FeltwellNA NA196 21228 18
TerringtonNA NA218 18224 19
East DownhamNA NA204 20136 23
AirfieldNA NA195 22171 21
BrancasterNA NA134 25155 22
Burnham Market & DockingNA NA168 23120 26
WatlingtonNA NA128 26131 24
DersinghamNA NA141 24129 25
MethwoldNA NA116 27110 27
DenverNA NA115 2890 28
SnettishamNA NA53 3586 29
South DownhamNA NA90 2944 35
WisseyNA NA89 3078 30
ClenchwartonNA NA67 3373 31
Bircham with RudhamsNA NA86 3170 32
North DownhamNA NA82 3246 34
Massingham with Castle AcreNA NA59 3465 33

Gaywood Chase Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202612
December 202513
November 202512
October 202517
September 202514
August 202513
July 202515
June 202519
May 20259
April 202516
March 202516
February 20257

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20255
August 20259
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
August 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
July 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20252
June 20252
May 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
July 20252

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
February 202510

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20255
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251

High Crime Locations Gaywood Chase in February 2026

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Exton'S Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Holcombe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Guanock Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Silfield Terrace (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gaywood Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Princes Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Exton'S Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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