Crime Rate in Octavia Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Octavia Hill

The total recorded crimes in Octavia Hill, Fenland, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Octavia Hill crime rate of 9.22 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 Octavia Hill, encompassing approximately 8,457 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (113.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Octavia Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Drove with total crimes: 24
  • Napier Court with total crimes: 6
  • Bruce Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Octavia Hill?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, Octavia Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Fenland average, with 879 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Octavia Hill witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, Octavia Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fenland average, with 713 crimes compared to 389. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Octavia Hill witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Octavia Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Octavia Hill has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 9.22 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total Octavia Hill crimes were 879. The crime rate of Octavia Hill in 2024 was 103.93 (year) or 8.66 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Octavia Hill were around 713 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.30 (year) or 7.03 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Octavia Hill)CrimesRank (Octavia Hill)CrimesRank (Octavia Hill)
Medworth116 11,488 11,345 1
March North71 3954 2823 2
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

Octavia Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202515
March 202529
February 202517
January 202528
December 202411
November 202417
October 202424
September 202413
August 202426
July 202417
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 20258
February 202512
January 20257
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 202414
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 202530
February 202519
January 202516
December 202417
November 202422
October 202414
September 202427
August 202420
July 202427
June 202434
May 202424

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 202417
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

High Crime Locations Octavia Hill in May 2025

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

1. New Drove (Map)
Total24
Other theft19
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Napier Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Bruce Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Prince Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Lake Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Rose Fair Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Prospect Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Larksfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Railway Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Corporation Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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