Fenland Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Fenland during October 2025, 7.2 crimes were reported – a rate 6.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 139 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences (38.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and shoplifting (8.1%). These figures align with the seasonal rhythm of October, when darker evenings and Halloween-related activity may contribute to increased reports of violence and public order incidents. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the breakdown shows distinct local patterns: violence rates are 5% above the UK average, while shoplifting and vehicle crime are both below national figures. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) may reflect the area's mix of rural and semi-urban characteristics, where fewer vehicles are parked in high-risk locations. Anti-social behaviour, which makes up nearly 20% of all crimes, could be influenced by the area's community dynamics and the transition from summer to autumn activities. The per-capita perspective highlights that while Fenland is generally safer than the UK average, specific local factors shape the types of crime experienced by residents.

October 2025 saw a 68.2% increase in 'Other crime' (22 → 37), a category that includes unclassified offences and may reflect underreported or emerging criminal activity. This rise contrasts with a 50.0% drop in robbery (2 → 1), suggesting a shift in criminal focus away from high-value targets. Violence and sexual offences, the largest single category (38.2%), were 5% above the UK average (2.8 vs 2.7 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may relate to local factors such as the area's demographic composition or the impact of seasonal transitions. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18.8% of all crimes, was 11% above the UK average, linked to the social dynamics of Fenland's communities. Shoplifting rates (0.6 per 1,000) were 5% below the UK average, due to the area's retail distribution or the effectiveness of local prevention measures. The 37% decrease in vehicle crime (27 → 17) could indicate improved security measures at car parks or a reduction in opportunistic theft during the shorter days of October.

Fenland's crime rate in October 2025 (7.2 per 1,000) marked a 6.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of declining crime. On a daily basis, 24 crimes were reported each day in October, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the risk for individuals living in the area. This rate is lower than the UK average, yet the breakdown of crime types reveals nuanced differences: for example, 'Other crime' was 135% above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.2 per 1,000), indicating areas where local factors may diverge from national patterns. The population context is critical – with 104,896 residents, the absolute number of crimes (757) must be weighed against the area's size and density. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the variation in specific crime categories highlights the importance of localised analysis. The comparison with the previous month also shows that the decline in robbery (50.0%) may have been influenced by targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors, such as the reduced foot traffic in retail areas during October.