Wisbech Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wisbech's crime profile in June 2025 reveals a stark outlier: violence and sexual offences, at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, are 71% above the UK average — the most significant disparity among all categories. This figure, combined with an overall crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents (58% above the UK average), underscores a marked deviation from national trends. The top three crime types — violence and sexual offences (38.5% share), anti-social behaviour (22.2%), and other theft (9.5%) — collectively account for 69.2% of all reported crimes, with both anti-social behaviour and violence showing particularly pronounced regional differences. Seasonal factors likely contribute to these patterns: as June marks the start of summer, increased outdoor activity and tourism in the surrounding Fenland area may have amplified public order issues and interpersonal conflicts. The high rate of violence, while not directly attributable to any single cause, may partly reflect the area's mix of urban and rural characteristics, where limited policing resources in peripheral zones could allow persistent issues to escalate. Meanwhile, the UK's generally lower rates for property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime suggest Wisbech's unique socio-economic profile, influenced by local retail patterns and community dynamics.

June 2025 saw unprecedented spikes in public order offences, which rose 150% from 8 to 20 incidents — the largest absolute increase among all categories. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in theft from the person (from 0 to 1), suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns during the summer season. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, with 72 incidents — 97% above the UK average. Shoplifting decreased by 40% (from 15 to 9), the only property crime category below the UK average. Vehicle crime also fell by 50%, though this may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced car usage during warmer weather. The contrast between rising violence-related crimes and falling property crimes indicates a combination of environmental and social factors, with public order offences likely reflecting increased outdoor activity during longer summer days.

Wisbech's crime rate in June 2025 rose 10.2% from 11.6 to 12.8 per 1,000 residents, marking the highest level since at least March 2025. This translates to 11 reported crimes per day on average — a figure that, while locally relevant, does not align with UK-wide daily crime statistics. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 78 residents, a ratio that places Wisbech significantly above the UK average. With a population of 25,334, this monthly exposure means approximately 325 residents directly involved in reported crimes. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the absolute number of crimes may seem manageable, the rate per capita reveals a disparity compared to the UK average. This increase follows a consistent upward trend since late 2024, though June's figures suggest a potential seasonal acceleration in certain crime categories.