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 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaywood North Bank crime rate of 1.73 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: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (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: 5
  • Spring Close with total crimes: 2
  • Whisson 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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gaywood North Bank)CrimesRank (Gaywood North Bank)CrimesRank (Gaywood North Bank)
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
Walsoken, West Walton & WalpoleNA NA437 7374 7
Emneth & OutwellNA NA412 8327 12
HunstantonNA NA280 13344 9
Gaywood ChaseNA NA408 9342 10
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 North Bank 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 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 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 14 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
July 20254
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20269
December 202514
November 202512
October 20257
September 202517
August 20259
July 202513
June 20256
May 20258
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20257
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
September 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Gaywood North Bank in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
2. Spring Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Whisson Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Gresham Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Annes Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Ickworth Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Rainsthorpe (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Blackford (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fenland Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shelford Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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