The total recorded crimes in Birch, Fenland, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birch crime rate of 62.46 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 Birch, encompassing approximately 144 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Birch, we need to analyze Birch crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Fenland:
In 2024, Birch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fenland average, with 124 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birch recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.
In 2023, Birch had fewer crimes than the Fenland average, with 106 crimes compared to 389. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birch recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Fenland, Birch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Birch has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 55.52 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK
In 2024, the total Birch crimes were 124. The crime rate of Birch in 2024 was 860.51 (year) or 71.71 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Fenland.
In 2023, the total crimes in Birch were around 106 crimes with yearly crime rate of 735.60 (year) or 61.30 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Fenland.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Fenland) | Crimes | Rank (Fenland) | Crimes | Rank (Fenland) | |
| Medworth | 99 | 1 | 1,488 | 1 | 1,345 | 1 |
| March North | 78 | 3 | 954 | 2 | 823 | 2 |
| Octavia Hill | 86 | 2 | 879 | 3 | 713 | 3 |
| March East | 76 | 4 | 681 | 4 | 687 | 4 |
| March West | 53 | 5 | 657 | 5 | 664 | 5 |
| Waterlees Village | 48 | 6 | 465 | 9 | 531 | 6 |
| Peckover | 38 | 9 | 510 | 6 | 399 | 9 |
| Clarkson | 40 | 8 | 486 | 8 | 501 | 7 |
| Elm & Christchurch | 41 | 7 | 493 | 7 | 337 | 12 |
| Roman Bank | 37 | 10 | 427 | 10 | 453 | 8 |
| Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary | 19 | 16 | 297 | 13 | 340 | 10 |
| Bassenhally | 28 | 11 | 392 | 11 | 338 | 11 |
| Slade Lode | 23 | 14 | 303 | 12 | 167 | 20 |
| Lattersey | 26 | 12 | 171 | 20 | 202 | 17 |
| Benwick, Coates & Eastrea | 9 | 22 | 190 | 19 | 262 | 13 |
| St Andrews | 23 | 13 | 287 | 15 | 245 | 14 |
| Doddington & Wimblington | 18 | 17 | 287 | 14 | 223 | 16 |
| Staithe | 20 | 15 | 243 | 16 | 243 | 15 |
| Stonald | 17 | 18 | 224 | 17 | 187 | 18 |
| Kirkgate | 13 | 19 | 198 | 18 | 185 | 19 |
| The Mills | 11 | 20 | 155 | 23 | 128 | 22 |
| Manea | 7 | 23 | 159 | 22 | 131 | 21 |
| Wenneye | 6 | 24 | 167 | 21 | 116 | 23 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Birch postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |