Crime in Fenland: statistics, rates and trends

9,502 crimes were recorded in Fenland in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,892 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Fenland has the 130th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Fenland was highest in the year to July 2023 (9,704 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (8,956). Over the whole period it rose 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fenland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in drugs (+31%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-28%) and vehicle crime (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Fenland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fenland recorded 3,892 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Fenland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fenland recorded 1,771 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Fenland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fenland recorded 804 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Fenland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fenland recorded 679 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Fenland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fenland recorded 450 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Fenland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fenland recorded 429 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Fenland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fenland recorded 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Fenland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fenland recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Fenland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fenland recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Fenland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fenland recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Fenland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fenland recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Fenland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fenland recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Fenland

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fenland recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Fenland

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fenland recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Fenland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fenland.

31 areas within Fenland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wisbech South had the highest rate (224.7 per 1,000) and Coates and Eastrea the lowest (38.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Fenland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fenland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Fenland has an estimated population of 104,896. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fenland sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Fenland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.