Crime Rate in March North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in March North

The total recorded crimes in March North, Fenland, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a March North crime rate of 12.05 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 March North, encompassing approximately 6,474 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-40.82% decrease)
  • Other crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
March North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 24
  • Hundred Road with total crimes: 6
  • Silver Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is March North?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, March North reported a higher crime volume than the Fenland average, with 954 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, March North witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, March North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fenland average, with 823 crimes compared to 389. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, March North witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

March North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the March North has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 12.05 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total March North crimes were 954. The crime rate of March North in 2024 was 147.36 (year) or 12.28 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in March North were around 823 crimes with yearly crime rate of 127.12 (year) or 10.59 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fenland)CrimesRank (Fenland)CrimesRank (Fenland)
Medworth99 11,488 11,345 1
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
Kirkgate13 19198 18185 19
The Mills11 20155 23128 22
Manea7 23159 22131 21
Wenneye6 24167 21116 23
Birch9 21124 24106 24

March North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Other crime 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 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
June 202414
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202420
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 202414
October 20242
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202549
January 202533
December 202426
November 202431
October 202425
September 202448
August 202414
July 202442
June 202456
May 202435
April 202434

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 20248
August 202416
July 20246
June 202418
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20259
December 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
September 20242
July 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations March North in March 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime8
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Hundred Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Other theft3
3. Silver Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. All Saints Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Elm Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Millers Yard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Henson Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. County Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Norwood Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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