Total Crime Rate
57.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
30.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Well End area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Elm & Christchurch , and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in Fenland .
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 Well End (PE14 0HG) in the last 12 months was 57.4 per 1,000 residents and was 41.0% lower than the Elm & Christchurch average (97.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Well End (PE14 0HG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Maltmas Drove, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Main Road (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Elm & Christchurch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Maltmas Drove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | West Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Main Road | Under investigation |
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