Crime Rate in March East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in March East

The total recorded crimes in March East, Fenland, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a March East crime rate of 6.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
March East Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Peter'S Road with total crimes: 14
  • Broad Street with total crimes: 11
  • White Lion Close 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 July 2025 the March East has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (March East)CrimesRank (March East)CrimesRank (March East)
Medworth121 11,488 11,345 1
March North98 2954 2823 2
Octavia Hill75 3879 3713 3
March West63 5657 5664 5
Waterlees Village40 10465 9531 6
Peckover26 13510 6399 9
Slade Lode46 6303 12167 20
Clarkson44 8486 8501 7
Elm & Christchurch40 9493 7337 12
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

March East 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 202522
April 202512
March 202527
February 202519
January 202530
December 202412
November 202415
October 202425
September 202413
August 202431

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202511
April 202510
March 202510
February 202514
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 202510
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations March East in July 2025

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

1. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total14
Possession of weapons4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Broad Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
3. White Lion Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. South Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill View (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
8. River Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harebell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wigstone'S Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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