Crime Rate in Kirkgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkgate

The total recorded crimes in Kirkgate, Fenland, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkgate crime rate of 4.33 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 Kirkgate, encompassing approximately 3,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kirkgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sefton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Old Bell Way with total crimes: 3
  • Baxter Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kirkgate?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, Kirkgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fenland average, with 198 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kirkgate recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, Kirkgate had fewer crimes than the Fenland average, with 185 crimes compared to 389. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kirkgate recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fenland, Kirkgate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kirkgate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kirkgate has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkgate crimes were 198. The crime rate of Kirkgate in 2024 was 61.18 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkgate were around 185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.17 (year) or 4.76 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkgate)CrimesRank (Kirkgate)CrimesRank (Kirkgate)
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
Elm & Christchurch36 7493 7337 12
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
The Mills16 19155 23128 22
Manea11 23159 22131 21
Wenneye13 21167 21116 23
Birch9 24124 24106 24

Kirkgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 202410
July 20243
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Kirkgate in May 2025

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

1. Sefton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old Bell Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Baxter Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rectory Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Fenmen Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Laburnum Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kirkgate Street (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
8. Wistaria Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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