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Crime in Wisbech

Wisbech had 1,051 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 151.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 16 Fenland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 118% above the middle Fenland area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

PE13, Fenland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wisbech

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151.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 16Fenland rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common444 in 3 months

Month by month

294 Mar 321 Apr 311 May 365 Jun 337 Jul 349 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence44442%
anti-social behaviour17216%
theft909%
criminal damage747%
public order616%
shoplifting505%
drugs474%
other crime343%

Wisbech against Fenland

TypeWisbech per 1,000Middle Fenland areaChange
Violence64.131.1▲ 28%
Burglary3.32.3▲ 5%
Vehicle crime31.4▼ 28%
Anti-social behaviour24.815.9▼ 3%
Theft and robbery15.73.6▲ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wisbech151.7▲ 13%
Elm144.20%
Walsoken93.5▲ 40%
Wisbech St Mary67.7–
Leverington65.7▲ 66%
Emneth33.6▲ 164%
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 Wisbech a safe area?

Wisbech had about 151.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 16 Fenland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wisbech?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (444), followed by anti-social behaviour (172) and theft (90).