Crime Rate in Elm & Christchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elm & Christchurch

The total recorded crimes in Elm & Christchurch, Fenland, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elm & Christchurch crime rate of 86.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Elm & Christchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • March Road with total crimes: 10
  • Roseberry Road with total crimes: 4
  • Redmoor Bank with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Elm & Christchurch has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 86.64 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elm & Christchurch)CrimesRank (Elm & Christchurch)CrimesRank (Elm & Christchurch)
Medworth121 11,488 11,345 1
March North98 2954 2823 2
Octavia Hill75 3879 3713 3
March East66 4681 4687 4
March West63 5657 5664 5
Waterlees Village40 10465 9531 6
Peckover26 13510 6399 9
Slade Lode46 6303 12167 20
Clarkson44 8486 8501 7
Doddington & Wimblington44 7287 14223 16
Roman Bank37 11427 10453 8
Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary22 17297 13340 10
Bassenhally24 15392 11338 11
Manea28 12159 22131 21
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea23 16190 19262 13
St Andrews20 18287 15245 14
Lattersey24 14171 20202 17
Staithe18 21243 16243 15
Stonald12 22224 17187 18
Kirkgate20 19198 18185 19
Wenneye19 20167 21116 23
The Mills6 24155 23128 22
Birch10 23124 24106 24

Elm & Christchurch 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 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202516
April 202515
March 202525
February 202520
January 202515
December 202415
November 202449
October 202429
September 202433
August 202411

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. March Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime1
2. Roseberry Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Redmoor Bank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Church Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Begdale Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sywell Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B1101 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coldham Bank (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Low Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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