Crime in Gaywood Chase: statistics, rates and trends
283 crimes were recorded in Gaywood Chase in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Gaywood Chase
- Questions about crime in Gaywood Chase
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (153), criminal damage and arson (24) and public order (22) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,486th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Gaywood Chase | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 283 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.3 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,134 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Gaywood Chase of any year here (283 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 283 | 90.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 378 | 120.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 331 | 105.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 373 | 119.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 416 | 132.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 347 | 110.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 402 | 128.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 369 | 117.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 339 | 108.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gaywood Chase recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (43% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 43 to 24 and public order fell from 27 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 48.8 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Public order | 22 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 6.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 4.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 3.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gaywood Chase; 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 Gaywood Chase |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +288% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +46% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +43% |
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +2% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | -4% |
| Gaywood North Bank | 259 | 33.7 | -63% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -71% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Gaywood Chase over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 39 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 36 |
| On or near Holcombe Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Exton'S Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Gaywood Road | 20 |
| On or near Guanock Place | 20 |
| On or near Guanock Terrace | 13 |
| On or near Tennyson Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Queen Mary Road | 11 |
| On or near King'S Avenue | 8 |
Of the 264 crimes in Gaywood Chase with a recorded outcome, 12% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 56.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 12.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 6.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Gaywood Chase has an estimated population of 3,134 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.5%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (27%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gaywood Chase average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Gaywood Chase | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gaywood Chase a safe place to live?
Gaywood Chase recorded 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,486th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Gaywood Chase?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (24).
Is crime in Gaywood Chase going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gaywood Chase was down 25% on the year before: 283 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 378 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gaywood Chase?
About 3,134 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gaywood Chase?
Gaywood Chase 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.