Total Crime Rate
21.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Widgeon Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bourne , and the 61st lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Widgeon Close (FY5 2HN) in the last 12 months was 21.9 per 1,000 residents and was 79.1% lower than the Bourne average (104.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Widgeon Close (FY5 2HN), the main crime hotspot is near West Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greenmount Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Berwick Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greenmount Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Partridge Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pickmere Close | — |
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