Total Crime Rate
121.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Back Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Elm & Christchurch , and the 64th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Back Road (PE14 0AX) in the last 12 months was 121.0 per 1,000 residents and was 24.5% higher than the Elm & Christchurch average (97.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 81.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -19.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 160.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Back Road (PE14 0AX), the main crime hotspot is near Fridaybridge Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Elm & Christchurch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fridaybridge Road | Under investigation |
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