Crime Rate in March East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in March East

The total recorded crimes in March East, Fenland, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a March East crime rate of 5.21 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 East, encompassing approximately 9,981 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
March East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harebell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Broad Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is March East?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, March East reported a higher crime volume than the Fenland average, with 681 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, March East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, March East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fenland average, with 687 crimes compared to 389. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, March East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

March East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the March East has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 5.21 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total March East crimes were 681. The crime rate of March East in 2024 was 68.23 (year) or 5.69 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in March East were around 687 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.83 (year) or 5.74 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (March East)CrimesRank (March East)CrimesRank (March East)
Medworth116 11,488 11,345 1
March North71 3954 2823 2
Octavia Hill78 2879 3713 3
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
Kirkgate14 20198 18185 19
The Mills16 19155 23128 22
Manea11 23159 22131 21
Wenneye13 21167 21116 23
Birch9 24124 24106 24

March East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202512
March 202527
February 202519
January 202530
December 202412
November 202415
October 202425
September 202413
August 202431
July 202420
June 202440
May 202415

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202510
February 202514
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202414
July 202418
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202510
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 202411
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations March East in May 2025

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

1. Harebell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Broad Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. New Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bittern Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Cedar Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. South Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cygnet Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. The Parks (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Waterside Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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