Crime Rate in Fenland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fenland

The total recorded crimes in Fenland, UK in February 2026 are around 692 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenland crime rate of 6.75 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (259) incidents (-29.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (142) incidents (-3.40% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (59) incidents (-16.90% decrease)
Fenland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 26
  • Mile Tree Lane with total crimes: 11
  • New Drove with total crimes: 10

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Fenland has recorded 692 crimes with crime rate of 6.75 ranking 145th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
East Cambridgeshire423 56,222 55,241 5
South Cambridgeshire1,021 412,219 410,992 4
Huntingdonshire1,035 315,043 313,365 3
Cambridge1,316 121,737 116,901 1

Fenland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 259 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 142 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (368 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (147 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 327 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 135 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (117 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (289 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (142 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (320 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (151 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (349 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (165 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1889 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 145.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026142
January 2026147
December 2025135
November 2025117
October 2025142
September 2025151
August 2025165
July 2025154
June 2025198
May 2025151
April 2025151
March 2025121
February 2025115

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20257
November 20252
October 20255
September 20256
August 20255
July 202510
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 350 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202629
December 202517
November 202526
October 202526
September 202523
August 202534
July 202533
June 202529
May 202535
April 202524
March 202529
February 202513

A total of 857 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202659
January 202671
December 202559
November 202590
October 202548
September 202576
August 202566
July 202568
June 202572
May 202569
April 202565
March 202556
February 202558

A total of 262 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202624
December 202518
November 202534
October 202526
September 202516
August 202512
July 202524
June 202523
May 202516
April 202515
March 202521
February 202514

A total of 377 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202634
December 202520
November 202522
October 202537
September 202522
August 202532
July 202535
June 202552
May 202520
April 202527
March 202535
February 202516

A total of 841 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202644
January 202655
December 202546
November 202575
October 202560
September 202562
August 202572
July 202580
June 202570
May 202567
April 202579
March 202579
February 202552

A total of 149 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202612
December 20258
November 202510
October 202510
September 202516
August 202512
July 202522
June 20254
May 202511
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512

A total of 484 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202627
December 202532
November 202543
October 202530
September 202539
August 202542
July 202555
June 202537
May 202528
April 202533
March 202538
February 202541

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255

A total of 615 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202645
December 202547
November 202535
October 202561
September 202542
August 202534
July 202552
June 202520
May 202542
April 202548
March 202582
February 202572

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20256
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 323 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202623
December 202534
November 202526
October 202517
September 202527
August 202536
July 202517
June 202527
May 202526
April 202524
March 202528
February 202521

A total of 4217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 324.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026259
January 2026368
December 2025327
November 2025322
October 2025289
September 2025320
August 2025349
July 2025369
June 2025353
May 2025357
April 2025296
March 2025309
February 2025299

High Crime Locations Fenland in February 2026

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Burglary1
2. Mile Tree Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
3. New Drove (Map)
Total10
Other theft9
Burglary1
4. Prison (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Burcroft Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Other crime1

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