Wisbech Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a combination of seasonal pressures and persistent local crime patterns in Wisbech. The area's crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents — 40% above the UK average — reflects a challenging security landscape. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 40.3% of all crimes, a rate 56% higher than the national average. This concentration of violent crime may partly explain the 61% above UK average rate for anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15.3% of all incidents. The seasonal context of Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes over the holidays likely contributed to the 26.3% rise in shoplifting and the 80% increase in vehicle crime. These trends align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Fenland, where commercial activity and transient populations may amplify certain types of crime. Property crimes were relatively rare compared to the UK average, with burglary rates 64% below national levels and bicycle theft 100% below. This contrast suggests that while violent and disorderly offences remain entrenched, Wisbech's built environment may offer some protection against property crime. The month's crime profile thus illustrates a dual dynamic: persistent challenges in addressing violent crime, coupled with a relatively lower incidence of property-related offences compared to the national average.

December 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from 0 to 1 incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals potential vulnerabilities in public safety during the festive season. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 80%, with 9 incidents reported compared to 5 in November. This jump may partly explain the seasonal context of increased anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which rose by 26.3% to 24 cases. While burglary and criminal damage both declined — by 50% and 36.4% respectively — the overall crime mix remains skewed toward violent and disorderly offences. Violence and sexual offences alone accounted for 40.3% of all crimes, a rate 56% above the UK average. This stark contrast with the national trend highlights the unique challenges faced by Wisbech, where property crimes are relatively rare compared to the UK's average rates for theft and burglary.

Wisbech's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 9.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% decrease from the previous month's 10.3 rate. This slight decline suggests a stabilisation in crime trends, though the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average. Locally, 8 crimes were reported per day on average, equating to one crime for roughly every 102 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it does not occur with daily frequency. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Wisbech's crime burden is concentrated in specific categories, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour far outpacing national averages. This contrast with the UK's broader distribution of crime types underscores the need for targeted local interventions, particularly in addressing the high rates of violent offences and disorderly conduct.