Crime Rate in Gaywood North Bank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gaywood North Bank

The total recorded crimes in Gaywood North Bank, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaywood North Bank crime rate of 1.52 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 North Bank, encompassing approximately 14,442 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Gaywood North Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Aconite Road with total crimes: 3
  • Draycote Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gaywood North Bank?

To understand the safety of Gaywood North Bank, we need to analyze Gaywood North Bank 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 North Bank reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 349 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gaywood North Bank witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Gaywood North Bank experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 388 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gaywood North Bank witnessed more crimes than 29 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 North Bank has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Gaywood North Bank Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gaywood North Bank has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.52 ranking 13th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Gaywood North Bank crimes were 349. The crime rate of Gaywood North Bank in 2024 was 24.17 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gaywood North Bank were around 388 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.87 (year) or 2.24 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gaywood North Bank)CrimesRank (Gaywood North Bank)CrimesRank (Gaywood North Bank)
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
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole25 11437 7374 7
Emneth & Outwell31 7412 8327 12
Gaywood Clock29 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton18 17280 13344 9
Gaywood Chase21 14408 9342 10
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 North Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 202511
December 20248
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202411
July 20249
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
May 202412

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Gaywood North Bank in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Aconite Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Draycote Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Victoria Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Golf Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. South Wootton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blackford (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Seathwaite Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elsing Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Grafton Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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