Total Crime Rate
53.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Elm & Christchurch , and the 137th lowest crime rate of 302 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 Church Road (PE14 0HN) in the last 12 months was 53.6 per 1,000 residents and was 44.9% lower 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Road (PE14 0HN), the main crime hotspot is near Main Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 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 | Criminal damage and arson | West Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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