Total Crime Rate
144.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kensington Mews area has the 28th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gaywood Chase , and the 55th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Kensington Mews (PE30 5RW) in the last 12 months was 144.3 per 1,000 residents and was 11.6% lower than the Gaywood Chase average (163.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 67.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 104.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kensington Mews (PE30 5RW), the main crime hotspot is near Holcombe Avenue. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gaywood Chase| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holcombe Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holcombe Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Holcombe Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | King'S Avenue | Under investigation |
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