Crime Rate in March North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in March North

The total recorded crimes in March North, Fenland, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a March North crime rate of 15.14 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
March North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 24
  • Bronze Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hundred Road 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 areas in the Fenland.

    • 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 areas in the Fenland.

  • 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 July 2025 the March North has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 15.14 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (March North)CrimesRank (March North)CrimesRank (March North)
Medworth121 11,488 11,345 1
Octavia Hill75 3879 3713 3
March East66 4681 4687 4
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 North 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 40 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 202414
October 20242
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20259
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202534
May 202531
April 202531
March 202529
February 202549
January 202533
December 202426
November 202431
October 202425
September 202448
August 202414

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 202511
January 20259
December 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
September 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 July 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 offences8
Other crime7
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
2. Bronze Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Hundred Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Burglary1
4. High School Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
6. Millers Yard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. All Saints Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Lime Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Thorby Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
10. Martin Avenue (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

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