Total Crime Rate
22.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wood Side area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chatteris North & Manea , and the 27th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Fenland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wood Side (PE15 0SB) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 70.4% lower than the Chatteris North & Manea average (76.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wood Side (PE15 0SB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Manor Estate, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Rowans (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chatteris North & Manea| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Juniper Close | Under investigation |
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