Crime Rate in Medworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Medworth

The total recorded crimes in Medworth, Fenland, UK in July 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Medworth crime rate of 15.86 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 Medworth, encompassing approximately 7,627 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
Medworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 11
  • Somers Road with total crimes: 11
  • Stermyn Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Medworth?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, Medworth reported a higher crime volume than the Fenland average, with 1,488 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Medworth witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, Medworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fenland average, with 1,345 crimes compared to 389. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Medworth witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Medworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Medworth has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 15.86 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total Medworth crimes were 1,488. The crime rate of Medworth in 2024 was 195.08 (year) or 16.26 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Medworth were around 1,345 crimes with yearly crime rate of 176.33 (year) or 14.69 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Medworth)CrimesRank (Medworth)CrimesRank (Medworth)
March North98 2954 2823 2
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

Medworth 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 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 Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 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 (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202543
May 202545
April 202531
March 202530
February 202528
January 202530
December 202415
November 202427
October 202433
September 202427
August 202418

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20257
May 202514
April 202529
March 202530
February 202529
January 20258
December 202414
November 202416
October 202417
September 202428
August 202424

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202526
May 202520
April 202513
March 20259
February 202520
January 202516
December 202410
November 202415
October 202414
September 202416
August 202425

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 202425
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Medworth in July 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Somers Road (Map)
Total11
Possession of weapons5
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Stermyn Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
4. Blackfriars Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
7. Sandown Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Castle Mews (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Love Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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