March Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, the Built-Up Area within Fenland recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. The dominant crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.6%) and other theft (9.9%). This pattern suggests that personal safety and public order remain central concerns for residents, potentially influenced by the area’s mix of residential and commercial activity. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime types, with increased foot traffic and outdoor activity potentially exacerbating incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order issues. However, the relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average indicates effective community policing or local initiatives that may be mitigating risks. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, align closely with the UK average rate of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting that this area’s experience mirrors national trends in this domain. The absence of a significant increase in property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, which saw only moderate changes, contrasts with the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to address these specific challenges. As the summer progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to ensure that local authorities can respond effectively to any emerging patterns.

June 2024 marked a significant surge in vehicle crime, which rose by 200% compared to the previous month, jumping from 2 to 6 incidents. This sharp increase may reflect seasonal shifts, such as more vehicles being parked in public areas during the summer months. Conversely, violent crimes saw a notable decline, dropping by 21.3% from 75 to 59, a trend that could be linked to the start of the school holidays reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour also increased, rising by 62.5% to 13 incidents, due to the extended daylight hours associated with summer. Other theft remained above the UK average, with a 38% higher rate than the national figure. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the importance of local monitoring to address emerging trends promptly.

The crime rate in March for June 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, increasing by just 1.8% from 7.9 to 8.0 per 1,000 residents. This slight fluctuation suggests consistent patterns in local criminal activity, with no significant spikes or drops in overall reporting. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six crimes per day during June, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for most residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, highlighting the relatively low level of criminal activity in proportion to the population. This monthly exposure rate is a useful metric for understanding the risk profile of the area, though it does not account for variations in individual vulnerability or location-specific factors. The stability in crime rates aligns with the area’s broader trend of maintaining a crime profile slightly below the UK average, reinforcing the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in mitigating criminal behaviour.