Fenland Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Fenland's crime picture in May 2025, accounting for 42.9% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes 3.4 per 1,000 residents, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 by 20%. The overall crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 places Fenland 2.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a broader trend of relatively lower violent crime rates compared to national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.7 per 1,000) follow as the next most common categories, though both remain within or slightly above UK averages. The seasonal context of May—with its extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated levels of violence and public order offences. While shoplifting rates (0.4 per 1,000) are 40% below the UK average, this may be attributed to Fenland's lower retail density compared to urban centres. The crime profile illustrates a balance between community-driven issues like anti-social behaviour and more concentrated violent incidents, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

May 2025 saw a 20.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 296 to 357 incidents. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may amplify opportunities for such crimes. Burglary rates also climbed sharply by 45.8%, with 35 incidents reported—up from 24 in April. This could reflect a combination of factors, including warmer weather encouraging home occupancy during the day and increased foot traffic in residential areas. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 25%, dropping to three incidents from four, due to seasonal changes in cycling patterns. Fenland's shoplifting rate (0.4 per 1,000) remains 40% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's lower retail density. The crime mix shows a clear dominance of violent crimes (42.9% of total) over property crimes (33.3%), a shift that may indicate evolving local dynamics. Residents may find the 18.1% share of anti-social behaviour (151 incidents) particularly relevant, as this category often intersects with public order issues in local neighbourhoods.

Fenland's crime rate in May 2025 (7.9 per 1,000) represents a 5.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000, translating to roughly 27 crimes reported per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 126 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure rate in a way that reflects the local population size of 104,896. While this rate is slightly higher than April's, it remains 2.5% below the UK average. The daily crime context suggests that Fenland experiences a steady flow of incidents, though the overall rate is still within a range typical for similar-sized local authority districts. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a relatively low risk of being directly affected by crime, with the 1-in-126 figure indicating a manageable level of exposure compared to more densely populated areas. This comparative analysis underscores the importance of maintaining current policing strategies while addressing the specific drivers of the 20.6% increase in violent crimes observed this month.