Crime Rate in Kirkgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkgate

The total recorded crimes in Kirkgate, Fenland, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkgate crime rate of 4.02 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kirkgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sefton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Old Lynn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Old Bell Way with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kirkgate has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 4.02 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fenland)CrimesRank (Fenland)CrimesRank (Fenland)
Medworth99 11,488 11,345 1
March North78 3954 2823 2
Octavia Hill86 2879 3713 3
March East76 4681 4687 4
March West53 5657 5664 5
Waterlees Village48 6465 9531 6
Peckover38 9510 6399 9
Clarkson40 8486 8501 7
Elm & Christchurch41 7493 7337 12
Roman Bank37 10427 10453 8
Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary19 16297 13340 10
Bassenhally28 11392 11338 11
Slade Lode23 14303 12167 20
Lattersey26 12171 20202 17
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea9 22190 19262 13
St Andrews23 13287 15245 14
Doddington & Wimblington18 17287 14223 16
Staithe20 15243 16243 15
Stonald17 18224 17187 18
The Mills11 20155 23128 22
Manea7 23159 22131 21
Wenneye6 24167 21116 23
Birch9 21124 24106 24

Kirkgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 202410
July 20243
June 20246
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kirkgate in March 2025

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

1. Sefton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Old Lynn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Old Bell Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Baxter Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Fenmen Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trafford Park (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Jeffery Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lerowe Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Grimmer'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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