Wisbech Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wisbech’s crime profile in May 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating at 123 incidents—41.7% of total crimes—compared to 88 property crimes. This 43.2% above the UK average rate of 8.1 per 1,000 underscores a significant local challenge. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, was 73% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour followed closely, 48% above national levels. These figures may reflect the area’s built-up character, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as longer evenings and bank holidays in May may have increased outdoor drinking and socialising, exacerbating incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 54.5% to 15 incidents, a 10% below the UK average, linked to improved retail security or reduced foot traffic during May’s quieter periods. The data highlights a need for targeted interventions in violent crime, while the decline in shoplifting suggests some success in addressing property-related issues. However, the overall rate remains a concern, requiring continued attention from local authorities and communities.

May 2025 saw a 29.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, the most significant category with 123 incidents—41.7% of total crimes. This surge, 73% above the UK average, contrasts sharply with a 54.5% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 33 to 15. The property-to-violent crime balance tilted decisively toward violence, with 123 violent crimes compared to 88 property crimes. This shift may partly explain the area’s 43.2% above-average crime rate. Drugs-related crimes rose by 16.7%, while public order offences decreased by 46.7%, a category that is 48% below the UK average. For residents, the sharp decline in shoplifting—now at 0.6 per 1,000—could signal improved retail security measures or seasonal changes in consumer behaviour.

Wisbech's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 11.7 per 1,000, showing a -0.7% change from the previous month. This suggests a consistent level of crime activity over the two-month period. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 10 crimes per day, reflecting the density of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 86 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. While the rate is 43.2% above the UK average, the stability in the month-on-month comparison indicates no significant shift in overall crime patterns. This local context helps residents understand the relative scale of crime in Wisbech compared to national benchmarks, though it does not account for variations in population density or geographic factors unique to the area.