Crime Rate in Peckover: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peckover

The total recorded crimes in Peckover, Fenland, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peckover crime rate of 76.61 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 Peckover, encompassing approximately 339 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Peckover Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mile Tree Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Exchange Square with total crimes: 2
  • Burcroft Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Peckover?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, Peckover reported a higher crime volume than the Fenland average, with 510 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Peckover witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, Peckover experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fenland average, with 399 crimes compared to 389. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Peckover witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peckover Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Peckover has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 76.61 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total Peckover crimes were 510. The crime rate of Peckover in 2024 was 1502.65 (year) or 125.22 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peckover were around 399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1175.60 (year) or 97.97 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peckover)CrimesRank (Peckover)CrimesRank (Peckover)
Medworth121 11,488 11,345 1
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
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

Peckover Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20251
May 20259
April 20252
March 202518
February 202511
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202516
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 202413
September 202419
August 202413

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Peckover in July 2025

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

1. Mile Tree Lane (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Other crime1
2. Exchange Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Burcroft Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sandyland (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Old Market (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Lawns (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barton Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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