Crime in Gayton & Grimston: statistics, rates and trends
289 crimes were recorded in Gayton & Grimston in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gayton & Grimston at a glance
- Crime trends in Gayton & Grimston
- Types of crime in Gayton & Grimston
- Gayton & Grimston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gayton & Grimston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gayton & Grimston
- Demographics of Gayton & Grimston
- Questions about crime in Gayton & Grimston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (136), anti-social behaviour (35) and public order (33) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,505th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Gayton & Grimston | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 289 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.2 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,570 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gayton & Grimston peaked in the year to August 2021 (361 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (214). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 289 | 38.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 214 | 28.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 264 | 34.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 307 | 40.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 325 | 42.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 361 | 47.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 354 | 46.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 252 | 33.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 351 | 46.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and other theft (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 29 and violence and sexual offences rose from 102 to 136.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 18.0 | 34.2 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.6 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gayton & Grimston; the highest is St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas (350.4 per 1,000) and the lowest The Woottons (26.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gayton & Grimston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | +127% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +142% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -12% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | +54% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -31% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +137% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +244% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +818% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Gayton & Grimston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 30 |
| On or near Church Close | 17 |
| On or near Philip Rudd Court | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Grove Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Hill'S Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Station Terrace | 11 |
| On or near Town Close | 9 |
| On or near Tony Scase Court | 8 |
| On or near Lynn Road | 7 |
Of the 254 crimes in Gayton & Grimston with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 52.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 22.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Gayton & Grimston has an estimated population of 7,570 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (3.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gayton & Grimston average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gayton & Grimston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gayton & Grimston a safe place to live?
Gayton & Grimston recorded 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,505th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gayton & Grimston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Gayton & Grimston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gayton & Grimston was up 35% on the year before: 289 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 214 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gayton & Grimston?
About 7,570 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gayton & Grimston?
Gayton & Grimston is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.