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 February 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaywood North Bank crime rate of 1.04 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Gaywood North Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Grafton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Blenheim Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Gaywood North Bank has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 16th 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.

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
Emneth & Outwell31 6412 8327 12
Gaywood Chase24 7408 9342 10
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 North Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202511
December 20248
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202411
July 20249
June 202424
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

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

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

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

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Gaywood North Bank in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Grafton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Blenheim Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lea Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Calamint Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Daseley'S Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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