Crime Rate in March West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in March West

The total recorded crimes in March West, Fenland, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a March West crime rate of 12.27 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 West, encompassing approximately 5,136 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
March West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherbrooke Close with total crimes: 8
  • Springfield Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Truman Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is March West?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, March West reported a higher crime volume than the Fenland average, with 657 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, March West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, March West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fenland average, with 664 crimes compared to 389. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, March West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

March West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the March West has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 12.27 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total March West crimes were 657. The crime rate of March West in 2024 was 127.91 (year) or 10.66 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in March West were around 664 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.27 (year) or 10.77 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (March West)CrimesRank (March West)CrimesRank (March West)
Medworth116 11,488 11,345 1
March North71 3954 2823 2
Octavia Hill78 2879 3713 3
March East52 5681 4687 4
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 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 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 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 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202529
March 202515
February 202517
January 202521
December 202438
November 202427
October 202427
September 202416
August 202415
July 202419
June 202430
May 202426

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202518
March 202513
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 202413
September 202413
August 20248
July 20249
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations March West in May 2025

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

1. Sherbrooke Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Springfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Truman Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Ermine Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Acre Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Harvester Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rookswood Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lake Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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