Crime Rate in The Mills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Mills

The total recorded crimes in The Mills, Fenland, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Mills crime rate of 2.70 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 The Mills, encompassing approximately 4,081 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Mills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 5
  • Barber Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Westbourne Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is The Mills?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, The Mills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fenland average, with 155 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Mills recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, The Mills had fewer crimes than the Fenland average, with 128 crimes compared to 389. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Mills recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

The Mills Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the The Mills has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total The Mills crimes were 155. The crime rate of The Mills in 2024 was 37.98 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Mills were around 128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.36 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking 22 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
Staithe20 15243 16243 15
Stonald17 18224 17187 18
Kirkgate13 19198 18185 19
Manea7 23159 22131 21
Wenneye6 24167 21116 23
Birch9 21124 24106 24

The Mills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 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 Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 202412
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
April 20242

High Crime Locations The Mills in March 2025

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

1. Meadow Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
2. Barber Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westbourne Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Huntingdon Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Waterfields (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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