Crime Rate in Medworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Medworth

The total recorded crimes in Medworth, Fenland, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Medworth crime rate of 15.21 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 Medworth, encompassing approximately 7,627 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (45.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-51.72% decrease)
Medworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Market Place with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Medworth has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 15.21 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Medworth)CrimesRank (Medworth)CrimesRank (Medworth)
March North71 3954 2823 2
Octavia Hill78 2879 3713 3
March East52 5681 4687 4
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

Medworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202531
March 202530
February 202528
January 202530
December 202415
November 202427
October 202433
September 202427
August 202418
July 202430
June 2024100
May 202435

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 20259
February 202520
January 202516
December 202410
November 202415
October 202414
September 202416
August 202425
July 202428
June 202430
May 202433

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202529
March 202530
February 202529
January 20258
December 202414
November 202416
October 202417
September 202428
August 202424
July 202418
June 202442
May 202429

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
August 20243
July 202413
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
October 20241
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 202425
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Medworth in May 2025

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

1. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
5. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Royal Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
7. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
8. Blackfriars Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Stermyn Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sandown Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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