Whittlesey Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Whittlesey’s overall crime rate for February 2024 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that marked a 12.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This performance places the area within a safer bracket than the national average, though localized patterns suggest areas for targeted focus. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 56.8% of all recorded incidents—50 cases in total. This category’s rate (3.5 per 1,000) was 40% above the UK average, a disparity that may be attributed to the built-up nature of Whittlesey and the proximity of community hubs that could influence social interactions. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 11.4% of incidents, with a rate (0.7 per 1,000) 33% below the UK average, reflecting effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the relative stability of property crime rates, which remained below the UK average. However, the sharp rise in public order offences and drug-related crimes highlights shifts that warrant closer examination. These trends could be influenced by the area’s demographic composition and the impact of seasonal transitions on community dynamics, though further data would be needed to confirm such connections.

February 2024 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened tensions during the winter months. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 66.7% (6 to 2), likely due to reduced outdoor activity and lower exposure during colder weather. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, contributing 56.8% of all recorded incidents—40% above the UK average for this category. This disparity may be influenced by Whittlesey’s built-up area status, where community interactions and local dynamics could amplify such offences. Other notable changes include a 100% rise in drug-related crimes, though this remains a small proportion of the overall total, and a 60% reduction in other crime, linked to seasonal lulls in non-urgent reporting.

Whittlesey’s crime rate in February 2024 rose 9.9% from the previous month’s 5.6 per 1,000 to 6.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of three crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that may offer residents a tangible sense of local exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 161 residents, a rate that places the area within a moderate range for a built-up area in Fenland. While this monthly aggregate does not capture fluctuations within the month, it provides context for long-term planning. The population of 14,211 means that each resident is statistically less likely to experience crime compared to the UK average, though localized patterns—such as the sharp increase in public order offences—suggest areas for targeted attention.