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 July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaywood North Bank crime rate of 1.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Gaywood North Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Temple Road with total crimes: 4
  • Draycote Close with total crimes: 3
  • Somersby Close with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Gaywood North Bank has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gaywood North Bank)CrimesRank (Gaywood North Bank)CrimesRank (Gaywood North Bank)
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
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 7437 7374 7
Gaywood Clock33 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton28 11280 13344 9
Gaywood Chase28 12408 9342 10
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 North Bank 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 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20258
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 202511
December 20248
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Gaywood North Bank in July 2025

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

1. Temple Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Draycote Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Somersby Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Whisson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Aconite Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Calamint Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Gresham Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Annes Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Lilac Wood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Orchard Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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