Total Crime Rate
26.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heron Walk area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in March East , and the 41st 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 Heron Walk (PE15 9HU) in the last 12 months was 26.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.5% lower than the March East average (81.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 18.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heron Walk (PE15 9HU), the main crime hotspot is near East Drive. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In March East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | West Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | East Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | West Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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