Crime Rate in Waterlees Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waterlees Village

The total recorded crimes in Waterlees Village, Fenland, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waterlees Village crime rate of 4.38 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 Waterlees Village, encompassing approximately 10,950 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Waterlees Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Kinderley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cherry Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Waterlees Village?

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

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, Waterlees Village reported a higher crime volume than the Fenland average, with 465 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waterlees Village witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Waterlees Village experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fenland average, with 531 crimes compared to 389. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waterlees Village witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Waterlees Village Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Waterlees Village has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 4.38 ranking 6th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total Waterlees Village crimes were 465. The crime rate of Waterlees Village in 2024 was 42.46 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waterlees Village were around 531 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.49 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking 6 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
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
The Mills11 20155 23128 22
Manea7 23159 22131 21
Wenneye6 24167 21116 23
Birch9 21124 24106 24

Waterlees Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 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 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202520
January 202519
December 202427
November 202423
October 202411
September 202410
August 202411
July 202422
June 202432
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Waterlees Village in March 2025

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

1. St Michael'S Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Kinderley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
3. Cherry Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Acacia Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Weston Miller Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Armada Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Lime Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tindall Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Richard Young Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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