Crime Rate in Fenland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fenland

The total recorded crimes in Fenland, UK in May 2025 are around 833 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenland crime rate of 8.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (357) incidents (20.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (151) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (69) incidents (6.15% increase)
Fenland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 24
  • New Drove with total crimes: 23
  • Prison with total crimes: 11

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 (116 crimes), and the safest, Birch (9 crimes), is 107 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Fenland.

Similarly, the area of Wisbech South & Peckover (246 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge (21 crimes), with a difference of 225 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Fenland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Medworth116
Octavia Hill78
March North71
March West63
March East52

Safest Wards:

Kirkgate14
Wenneye13
Staithe13
Manea11
Birch9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wisbech South & Peckover246
Whittlesey110
Wisbech North79
March North71
Chatteris65

Safest Areas:

Wisbech St Mary, Waldersea & Christchurch60
March East52
Doddington, Wimblington & Manea38
Leverington, Gorefield & Tydd St Giles28
Coates, Benwick & Pondersbridge21

Fenland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fenland has recorded 833 crimes with crime rate of 8.13 ranking 156th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
East Cambridgeshire431 56,222 55,241 5
South Cambridgeshire1,037 412,219 410,992 4
Huntingdonshire1,347 315,043 313,365 3
Cambridge1,619 121,737 116,901 1

Fenland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 318 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 138 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (554 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (246 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418

A total of 1617 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025151
April 2025151
March 2025121
February 2025115
January 2025106
December 202482
November 202494
October 2024130
September 2024114
August 2024169
July 2024138
June 2024246

A total of 353 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202524
March 202529
February 202513
January 202537
December 202428
November 202422
October 202420
September 202420
August 202422
July 202425
June 202478

A total of 308 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202527
March 202535
February 202516
January 202528
December 202424
November 202422
October 202421
September 202432
August 202420
July 202421
June 202442

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410

A total of 855 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202579
March 202579
February 202552
January 202554
December 202457
November 202465
October 202457
September 202460
August 202461
July 202484
June 2024140

A total of 476 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202533
March 202538
February 202541
January 202528
December 202434
November 202424
October 202442
September 202427
August 202435
July 202436
June 2024110

A total of 504 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202524
March 202528
February 202521
January 202541
December 202446
November 202452
October 202434
September 202422
August 202433
July 202461
June 2024116

A total of 676 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202548
March 202582
February 202572
January 202544
December 202439
November 202443
October 202440
September 202456
August 202460
July 202436
June 2024114

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 202412
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202418

A total of 918 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202565
March 202556
February 202558
January 202567
December 202493
November 202484
October 202469
September 202471
August 202491
July 202483
June 2024112

A total of 143 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
January 202512
December 202417
November 20246
October 202414
September 202411
August 20244
July 202416
June 202418

A total of 242 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202521
February 202514
January 202514
December 202416
November 202413
October 202420
September 202422
August 202421
July 202420
June 202450

A total of 3925 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 327.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 554 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025357
April 2025296
March 2025309
February 2025299
January 2025315
December 2024290
November 2024325
October 2024313
September 2024286
August 2024263
July 2024318
June 2024554

High Crime Locations Fenland in May 2025

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

1. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. New Drove (Map)
Total23
Other theft19
Burglary4
3. Prison (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime3
Public order1
4. Whitmore Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Hunsbury Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Edinburgh Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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