Crime in Gaywood North Bank: statistics, rates and trends
259 crimes were recorded in Gaywood North Bank in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gaywood North Bank at a glance
- Crime trends in Gaywood North Bank
- Types of crime in Gaywood North Bank
- Gaywood North Bank compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gaywood North Bank
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gaywood North Bank
- Demographics of Gaywood North Bank
- Questions about crime in Gaywood North Bank
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (121), anti-social behaviour (27) and shoplifting (27) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,673rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Gaywood North Bank | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 259 | 10,306 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.7 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,696 | 156,206 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Gaywood North Bank of any year here (259 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 259 | 33.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 277 | 36.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 348 | 45.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 375 | 48.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 319 | 41.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 401 | 52.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 325 | 42.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 354 | 46.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 322 | 41.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and shoplifting (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 40 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 15.7 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.5 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gaywood North Bank; 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 North Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood | 421 | 92.3 | +174% |
| The Woottons | 180 | 26.3 | -22% |
| North Lynn | 938 | 131.4 | +290% |
| Fairstead | 601 | 86.6 | +157% |
| Gaywood Chase | 283 | 90.3 | +168% |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 1,845 | 350.4 | +941% |
| South & West Lynn | 751 | 129.5 | +285% |
| West Winch | 267 | 58.6 | +74% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Gaywood North Bank over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Aconite Road | 21 |
| On or near Whisson Close | 17 |
| On or near Daseley'S Close | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Fenland Road | 10 |
| On or near Fern Road | 10 |
| On or near Pepper'S Green | 10 |
| On or near Galyon Road | 9 |
| On or near Victoria Close | 8 |
Of the 232 crimes in Gaywood North Bank with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 110 | 47.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 14.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 7.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Gaywood North Bank has an estimated population of 7,696 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gaywood North Bank average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gaywood North Bank | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gaywood North Bank a safe place to live?
Gaywood North Bank recorded 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,673rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gaywood North Bank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Gaywood North Bank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gaywood North Bank was down 6% on the year before: 259 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gaywood North Bank?
About 7,696 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gaywood North Bank?
Gaywood North Bank 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.