Crime in Whittlesey: statistics, rates and trends
1,040 crimes were recorded in Whittlesey in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whittlesey at a glance
- Crime trends in Whittlesey
- Types of crime in Whittlesey
- Whittlesey compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Whittlesey
- Streets with the most crime in Whittlesey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whittlesey
- Demographics of Whittlesey
- Questions about crime in Whittlesey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (440), anti-social behaviour (223) and criminal damage and arson (94) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 811th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Whittlesey | Fenland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,040 | 9,525 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.8 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,341 | 104,896 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whittlesey peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,082 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (794). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,040 | 67.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,082 | 70.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,015 | 66.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 990 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 933 | 60.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 867 | 56.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 908 | 59.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 794 | 51.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 798 | 52.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (83% below) and vehicle crime (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 38 to 53 and criminal damage and arson rose from 81 to 94, while shoplifting fell from 57 to 22 and other theft fell from 100 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 440 | 28.7 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 14.5 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Other theft | 52 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -48% |
| Drugs | 43 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.4 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Whittlesey; the highest is Peterborough (133.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Warboys (48.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whittlesey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | 26,579 | 133.2 | +97% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 713 | 72.0 | +6% |
| Ramsey | 548 | 99.6 | +47% |
| Crowland | 448 | 79.6 | +17% |
| March | 2,133 | 98.9 | +46% |
| Doddington and Wimblington | 280 | 55.8 | -18% |
| Chatteris | 838 | 75.1 | +11% |
| Warboys | 255 | 48.0 | -29% |
Of the 4 areas within Whittlesey, Whittlesey South had the highest crime rate (82.1 per 1,000) and Whittlesey East & Villages the lowest (54.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittlesey South | Neighbourhood | 2,803 | 230 | 82.1 |
| Whittlesey Lattersey | Neighbourhood | 2,620 | 198 | 75.6 |
| Whittlesey North West | Neighbourhood | 5,526 | 333 | 60.3 |
| Whittlesey East & Villages | Neighbourhood | 7,111 | 388 | 54.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Whittlesey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Coronation Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Crescent Road | 38 |
| On or near New Road | 38 |
| On or near Whitmore Street | 33 |
| On or near Market Street | 26 |
| On or near Holly Blue Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Debdale Court | 23 |
| On or near Eastgate | 18 |
| On or near Hunsbury Close | 18 |
Of the 817 crimes in Whittlesey with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 223 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 373 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 204 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Whittlesey has an estimated population of 15,341 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whittlesey average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Whittlesey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whittlesey a safe place to live?
Whittlesey recorded 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 811th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whittlesey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 440 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Whittlesey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whittlesey was down 4% on the year before: 1,040 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,082 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whittlesey?
About 15,341 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whittlesey?
Whittlesey is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.