Wisbech Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Wisbech's crime profile in April 2023, accounting for 37.3% of all reported incidents (109 cases). This category alone exceeded the UK average by 65%, with a rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents. The area's overall crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 — 53.3% above the UK's 7.5 — reflects a significant disparity compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour (15.1% of total crimes) and other theft (10.6%) followed as the next most common categories, both showing rates more than double the UK average. The seasonal context of April, with Easter celebrations and milder weather encouraging outdoor activity, likely contributed to the prominence of violent crime and public order offences. Wisbech's built-up character within Fenland, a historically agricultural region transitioning to more mixed land use, may explain the elevated rates of property crimes and anti-social behaviour. While shoplifting and vehicle crime showed modest declines, the persistent gap between local and national crime rates suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-impact categories. The balance between property and violent crime also indicates a complex local dynamic, with neither category dominating entirely but both contributing significantly to the area's overall profile.

April 2023 saw a sharp rise in theft from the person, doubling from 0 to 2 incidents (+100.0%), while anti-social behaviour surged by 76.0% (25 → 44). Possession of weapons also increased by 66.7% (3 → 5), indicating potential shifts in criminal activity patterns. Vehicle crime fell by 23.1% (13 → 10), possibly due to reduced traffic during Easter holidays or seasonal changes. Shoplifting decreased by 14.3% (28 → 24), a modest decline that may reflect targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.3 per 1,000, remain 65% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics, with some areas of the crime profile showing resilience while others demand closer attention.

Wisbech's crime rate in April 2023 rose to 11.5 per 1,000 residents, a 6.6% increase from March's 10.8 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average, with 53.3% higher rates. Daily crime activity averaged 10 incidents per day, reflecting a persistent presence of criminal activity throughout the month. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 87 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to population size. With a population of 25,334, this rate suggests that Wisbech's residents face a higher exposure to crime compared to the national average. The shift from March to April highlights a seasonal pattern, as Easter and spring weather may have influenced increased outdoor activity and social interactions, potentially contributing to the rise in certain crime types.