WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Cambridgeshire Constabulary Police

Octavia Hill Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Octavia Hill, localized within fenland.

Total Crimes

57
trending_down -1.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

117.97per 1k
trending_down -0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

5,697

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Anti-social Behaviour13
Other Theft12
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Burglary2
Robbery2
Public Order1
Weapons Possession1
Drug Offences1
Other Crime1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near New Drove Map
Other theft: 10Criminal damage and arson: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2
15
On or near Larksfield Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Corporation Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Lake Court Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Elizabeth Terrace Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Duke Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Robbery: 1
3
On or near Westmead Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Prince Street Map
Burglary: 1Other crime: 1
2
On or near Willow Way Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Borough Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within fenland district.

Local Rank

#22safest in fenland

National Safety

Top 12%Riskiest

City Average

87.31per 1k

Local Policing

Downham Market

Norfolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

We work with the community and local partners, as well as looking at our own data to come up with the priority that we will have for Downham Market for the next three months:
Tackling youth and vehicle related anti-social behaviour
Tackling rural and acquisitive crime

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Activities taken in line with former priorities.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

We work with the community and local partners, as well as looking at our own data to come up with priorities that we will have for Downham Market for the next three months:
Tackling rural crime and antisocial behaviour across west Norfolk

Issued: 4 Feb 2026

Status Update

Downham Market town centre:
- Seizure of e-scooter last month as part of focus to tackle anti-social vehicle use
- Proactive anti-social behaviour patrols in the town centre to target known offenders. Staged intervention letters issued to youths
- Retail theft continues to be a focus for the team – several positive outcomes recently including charges and community resolutions
- 7 proactive stop searches conducted – two of which were positive for drugs.
- Downham Academy whole school input regarding knife crime
- High vis patrols outside of DMA at start and end of school day following reports of anti-social behaviour issues experienced by local residents.

Rural areas of Downham Market SNT:
- Patrols of Wimbotsham woods following report of assault and ongoing vehicle anti-social behaviour (pit bikes and e-bikes)
- visible patrols around Feltwell and Methwold engaging with public
- Regular visits to licensed premises
- Visits conducted with victims of burglary to offer reassurance and crime prevention advice
- Patrols of Hockwold woods following reports of anti-social vehicle use (bikes again)
- Visible patrols of Hilgay following reports of anti-social behaviour and damage to toilets at the Hilgay Churchyard

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL28

Neighbourhood meeting

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Neighbourhood meeting

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7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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OCT6

Neighbourhood meeting

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Neighbourhood meeting

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7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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