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 July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaywood Chase crime rate of 4.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Gaywood Chase Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Exton'S Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 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 July 2025 the Gaywood Chase has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.38 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gaywood Chase)CrimesRank (Gaywood Chase)CrimesRank (Gaywood Chase)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas156 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn83 2915 2948 2
South & West Lynn53 4821 3736 3
Fairstead53 3712 4618 4
Springwood42 6452 6446 5
Downham Old Town22 16528 5371 8
Emneth & Outwell42 5412 8327 12
Gaywood North Bank23 15349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 7437 7374 7
Gaywood Clock33 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton28 11280 13344 9
West Winch31 9269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph30 10265 15257 15
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall26 13287 12299 14
Gayton & Grimston13 22262 16301 13
Terrington24 14218 18224 19
Heacham21 18215 19245 16
The Woottons8 26246 17188 20
Feltwell21 17196 21228 18
Airfield17 19195 22171 21
East Downham15 21204 20136 23
Burnham Market & Docking17 20168 23120 26
Brancaster8 27134 25155 22
Denver12 23115 2890 28
Watlington5 33128 26131 24
Dersingham9 24141 24129 25
North Downham8 2582 3246 34
Methwold6 31116 27110 27
South Downham7 2890 2944 35
Snettisham5 3253 3586 29
Wissey6 2989 3078 30
Bircham with Rudhams6 3086 3170 32
Clenchwarton4 3467 3373 31
Massingham with Castle Acre2 3559 3465 33

Gaywood Chase Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202519
May 20259
April 202516
March 202516
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 202420
October 202423
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20253

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 202510
January 20251

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20244

High Crime Locations Gaywood Chase in July 2025

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

1. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Exton'S Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holcombe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Gaywood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
6. Silfield Terrace (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Exton'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Guanock Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. William Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hulton Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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