Crime in Gaywood Chase: statistics, rates and trends
296 crimes were recorded in Gaywood Chase in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gaywood Chase at a glance
- Crime trends in Gaywood Chase
- Types of crime in Gaywood Chase
- Gaywood Chase compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gaywood Chase
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gaywood Chase
- Population and deprivation in Gaywood Chase
- Questions about crime in Gaywood Chase
- About this data
296 crimes were recorded in Gaywood Chase in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gaywood Chase has the 1,380th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gaywood Chase | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 296 | 10,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.4 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,134 | 156,206 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gaywood Chase was highest in the year to July 2022 (400 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (296). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 296 | 94.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 362 | 115.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 335 | 106.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 386 | 123.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 400 | 127.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 368 | 117.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 396 | 126.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 357 | 113.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 342 | 109.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gaywood Chase over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, drugs.
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-78%) and anti-social behaviour (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 49.8 | 1.45 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 10.2 | 1.51 | -11% |
| Public order | 22 | 7.0 | 1.06 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -49% |
| Drugs | 14 | 4.5 | 1.37 | +0% |
| Other crime | 11 | 3.5 | 1.66 | +57% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.6 | 0.72 | +167% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.9 | 1.97 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -78% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.3 | 1.55 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.0 | 0.57 | -40% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.24 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gaywood Chase
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gaywood Chase recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 52.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gaywood Chase
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gaywood Chase recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gaywood Chase
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gaywood Chase recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gaywood Chase
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gaywood Chase recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gaywood Chase
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gaywood Chase recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gaywood Chase
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gaywood Chase recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gaywood Chase
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gaywood Chase recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gaywood Chase
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gaywood Chase recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gaywood Chase
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gaywood Chase recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gaywood Chase
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gaywood Chase recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gaywood Chase
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gaywood Chase recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gaywood Chase
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gaywood Chase recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gaywood Chase
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gaywood Chase recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gaywood Chase
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gaywood Chase recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gaywood Chase, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gaywood Chase.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gaywood Chase |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,822 | 346.0 | +266% |
| North Lynn | 947 | 132.7 | +40% |
| South & West Lynn | 744 | 128.3 | +36% |
| Springwood | 429 | 94.0 | -0% |
| Fairstead | 585 | 84.3 | -11% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 256 | 33.3 | -65% |
| The Woottons | 173 | 25.2 | -73% |
| West Winch | 253 | 55.5 | -41% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gaywood Chase over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 46 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 36 |
| On or near Holcombe Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Gaywood Road | 23 |
| On or near Exton'S Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Guanock Place | 20 |
| On or near Tennyson Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Guanock Terrace | 12 |
| On or near Homeland Road | 12 |
| On or near Queen Mary Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gaywood Chase over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 54.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.4% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 4.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Gaywood Chase has an estimated population of 3,134. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gaywood Chase sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gaywood Chase |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% |
| Private rented homes | 27.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Gaywood Chase a safe place to live?
Gaywood Chase recorded 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Gaywood Chase?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (32).
Is crime in Gaywood Chase going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gaywood Chase was down 18% on the year before: 296 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 362 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gaywood Chase?
Gaywood Chase is policed by Norfolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gaywood Chase. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.