Crime Rate in Fenland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fenland

The total recorded crimes in Fenland, UK in July 2025 are around 926 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenland crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Fenland, encompassing approximately 102,461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (369) incidents (4.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (154) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (80) incidents (14.29% increase)
Fenland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • New Drove with total crimes: 28
  • Prison with total crimes: 24
  • Ancaster Way with total crimes: 13

Fenland Police Info:

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

How safe is Fenland?

To understand the safety of Fenland, we need to analyze Fenland crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Fenland has recorded 10,237 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 99.91 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 133 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,326 crimes with a crime rate of 91.02, ranking it 151 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Fenland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridgeshire average, with 10237 crimes compared to 13092.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fenland witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fenland had fewer crimes than the Cambridgeshire average, with 9,326 crimes compared to 11,165. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Fenland witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Fenland is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Cambridgeshire, Fenland has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Fenland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Medworth (121 crimes), and the safest, The Mills (6 crimes), is 115 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Fenland.

Similarly, the area of Wisbech South & Peckover (240 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge (24 crimes), with a difference of 216 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Fenland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Medworth121
March North98
Octavia Hill75
March East66
March West63

Safest Wards:

Wenneye19
Staithe18
Stonald12
Birch10
The Mills6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wisbech South & Peckover240
Wisbech North104
March North98
Chatteris81
Whittlesey79

Safest Areas:

March East66
March West63
Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch62
Leverington, Gorefield & Tydd St Giles37
Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge24

Fenland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Fenland has recorded 926 crimes with crime rate of 9.04 ranking 139th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2024, the total Fenland crimes were 10,237. The crime rate of Fenland in 2024 was 99.91 (year) or 8.33 (month) ranking it 133 danzarous in the UK. Fenland ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fenland were around 9,326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.02 (year) or 7.58 (month) ranking 151 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Cambridgeshire, Fenland ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Fenland

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
East Cambridgeshire460 56,222 55,241 5
South Cambridgeshire1,098 412,219 410,992 4
Huntingdonshire1,458 315,043 313,365 3
Cambridge1,842 121,737 116,901 1

Fenland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 369 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 154 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (353 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (198 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (357 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (151 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (296 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (151 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (309 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (121 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 299 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 115 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (315 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 290 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (325 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (313 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (130 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (286 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (114 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (263 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (169 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 1585 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025154
June 2025198
May 2025151
April 2025151
March 2025121
February 2025115
January 2025106
December 202482
November 202494
October 2024130
September 2024114
August 2024169

A total of 312 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202529
May 202535
April 202524
March 202529
February 202513
January 202537
December 202428
November 202422
October 202420
September 202420
August 202422

A total of 332 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202552
May 202520
April 202527
March 202535
February 202516
January 202528
December 202424
November 202422
October 202421
September 202432
August 202420

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 781 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202570
May 202567
April 202579
March 202579
February 202552
January 202554
December 202457
November 202465
October 202457
September 202460
August 202461

A total of 422 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202537
May 202528
April 202533
March 202538
February 202541
January 202528
December 202434
November 202424
October 202442
September 202427
August 202435

A total of 371 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202527
May 202526
April 202524
March 202528
February 202521
January 202541
December 202446
November 202452
October 202434
September 202422
August 202433

A total of 598 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202520
May 202542
April 202548
March 202582
February 202572
January 202544
December 202439
November 202443
October 202440
September 202456
August 202460

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 202412
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 863 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202572
May 202569
April 202565
March 202556
February 202558
January 202567
December 202493
November 202484
October 202469
September 202471
August 202491

A total of 135 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20254
May 202511
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
January 202512
December 202417
November 20246
October 202414
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 219 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202523
May 202516
April 202515
March 202521
February 202514
January 202514
December 202416
November 202413
October 202420
September 202422
August 202421

A total of 3775 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 314.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025369
June 2025353
May 2025357
April 2025296
March 2025309
February 2025299
January 2025315
December 2024290
November 2024325
October 2024313
September 2024286
August 2024263

High Crime Locations Fenland in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fenland postcode area is presented below.

1. New Drove (Map)
Total28
Other theft23
Burglary3
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
2. Prison (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime7
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1
3. Ancaster Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Mile Tree Lane (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Other crime1
5. Broad Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Possession of weapons4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

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