Crime Rate in Staithe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Staithe

The total recorded crimes in Staithe, Fenland, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Staithe crime rate of 3.82 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Staithe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cocketts Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Poppy Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Clayton Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Staithe has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 3.82 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fenland)CrimesRank (Fenland)CrimesRank (Fenland)
Medworth99 11,488 11,345 1
March North78 3954 2823 2
Octavia Hill86 2879 3713 3
March East76 4681 4687 4
March West53 5657 5664 5
Waterlees Village48 6465 9531 6
Peckover38 9510 6399 9
Clarkson40 8486 8501 7
Elm & Christchurch41 7493 7337 12
Roman Bank37 10427 10453 8
Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary19 16297 13340 10
Bassenhally28 11392 11338 11
Slade Lode23 14303 12167 20
Lattersey26 12171 20202 17
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea9 22190 19262 13
St Andrews23 13287 15245 14
Doddington & Wimblington18 17287 14223 16
Stonald17 18224 17187 18
Kirkgate13 19198 18185 19
The Mills11 20155 23128 22
Manea7 23159 22131 21
Wenneye6 24167 21116 23
Birch9 21124 24106 24

Staithe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202420
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20243
June 20244
April 20242

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 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Staithe in March 2025

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

1. Cocketts Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Poppy Mews (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Clayton Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Musticott Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Claremont Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holmes Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hawkins Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Seabank Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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