Crime Rate in Staithe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Staithe

The total recorded crimes in Staithe, Fenland, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Staithe crime rate of 3.44 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 Staithe, encompassing approximately 5,233 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Staithe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Musticott Place with total crimes: 4
  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chapnall Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Staithe?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, Staithe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fenland average, with 243 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Staithe recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, Staithe had fewer crimes than the Fenland average, with 243 crimes compared to 389. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Staithe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Staithe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Staithe has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 3.44 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total Staithe crimes were 243. The crime rate of Staithe in 2024 was 46.44 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Staithe were around 243 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.44 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staithe)CrimesRank (Staithe)CrimesRank (Staithe)
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
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
Stonald12 22224 17187 18
Kirkgate20 19198 18185 19
Wenneye19 20167 21116 23
The Mills6 24155 23128 22
Birch10 23124 24106 24

Staithe 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 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20251
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Staithe in July 2025

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

1. Musticott Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Claremont Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Chapnall Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holmes Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Clayton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Cocketts Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Staithe Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Seabank Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Sylvden Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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