Crime Rate in Elm & Christchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elm & Christchurch

The total recorded crimes in Elm & Christchurch, Fenland, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elm & Christchurch crime rate of 77.97 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 Elm & Christchurch, encompassing approximately 461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Elm & Christchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • March Road with total crimes: 7
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 4
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Elm & Christchurch?

To understand the safety of Elm & Christchurch, we need to analyze Elm & Christchurch crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, Elm & Christchurch reported a higher crime volume than the Fenland average, with 493 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Elm & Christchurch witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, Elm & Christchurch had fewer crimes than the Fenland average, with 337 crimes compared to 389. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Elm & Christchurch witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fenland, Elm & Christchurch has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Elm & Christchurch Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elm & Christchurch has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 77.97 ranking 7th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total Elm & Christchurch crimes were 493. The crime rate of Elm & Christchurch in 2024 was 1067.79 (year) or 88.98 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elm & Christchurch were around 337 crimes with yearly crime rate of 729.91 (year) or 60.83 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elm & Christchurch)CrimesRank (Elm & Christchurch)CrimesRank (Elm & Christchurch)
Medworth116 11,488 11,345 1
March North71 3954 2823 2
Octavia Hill78 2879 3713 3
March East52 5681 4687 4
March West63 4657 5664 5
Waterlees Village31 9465 9531 6
Peckover39 6510 6399 9
Clarkson34 8486 8501 7
Roman Bank28 13427 10453 8
Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary24 17297 13340 10
Lattersey31 10171 20202 17
Bassenhally29 11392 11338 11
Slade Lode27 15303 12167 20
St Andrews29 12287 15245 14
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea18 18190 19262 13
Doddington & Wimblington27 14287 14223 16
Staithe13 22243 16243 15
Stonald24 16224 17187 18
Kirkgate14 20198 18185 19
The Mills16 19155 23128 22
Manea11 23159 22131 21
Wenneye13 21167 21116 23
Birch9 24124 24106 24

Elm & Christchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202525
February 202520
January 202515
December 202415
November 202449
October 202429
September 202433
August 202411
July 202421
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Elm & Christchurch in May 2025

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

1. March Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
2. The Oaks (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. B1101 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Belt Drove (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. March Riverside (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Crown Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Crown Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Turf Lot Drove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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