Crime Rate in St Andrews: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Andrews

The total recorded crimes in St Andrews, Fenland, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Andrews crime rate of 0.37 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 St Andrews, encompassing approximately 78,695 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
St Andrews Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitmore Street with total crimes: 12
  • Finkle Lane with total crimes: 3
  • St Marys Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Andrews?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, St Andrews demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fenland average, with 287 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Andrews recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, St Andrews had fewer crimes than the Fenland average, with 245 crimes compared to 389. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Andrews recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fenland, St Andrews has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Andrews Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Andrews has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total St Andrews crimes were 287. The crime rate of St Andrews in 2024 was 15.76 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Andrews were around 245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.60 (year) or 1.22 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Andrews)CrimesRank (St Andrews)CrimesRank (St Andrews)
Medworth116 11,488 11,345 1
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
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

St Andrews Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 202510
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249
July 20248
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Andrews in May 2025

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

1. Whitmore Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
2. Finkle Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. St Marys Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Broad Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wakelyn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Woolpack Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. London Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Market Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gracious Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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