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Crime in Whittlesey

Whittlesey had 284 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 16 Fenland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Fenland area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

PE7, Fenland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whittlesey

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72.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 16Fenland rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common122 in 3 months

Month by month

88 Mar 84 Apr 89 May 91 Jun 106 Jul 87 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whittlesey. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12243%
anti-social behaviour6222%
criminal damage3111%
public order186%
theft135%
other crime93%
drugs83%
vehicle crime72%

Whittlesey against Fenland

TypeWhittlesey per 1,000Middle Fenland areaChange
Violence31.331.1▲ 5%
Burglary1.52.3–
Vehicle crime1.81.4▼ 30%
Anti-social behaviour15.915.9▲ 3%
Theft and robbery3.63.6▼ 26%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fengate139.4▼ 22%
Parnwell132.9▼ 13%
Stanground108.3▲ 11%
Whittlesey72.8▲ 9%
Cardea58.8▲ 20%
Farcet58.7▲ 4%
See every Fenland area ranked on the crime in Fenland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Whittlesey a safe area?

Whittlesey had about 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 16 Fenland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whittlesey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (122), followed by anti-social behaviour (62) and criminal damage (31).