Total Crime Rate
47.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cherrywood Avenue area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in March East , and the 112th 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 Cherrywood Avenue (PE15 9ST) in the last 12 months was 47.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.0% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cherrywood Avenue (PE15 9ST), the main crime hotspot is near Butt Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 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 | St Thomas Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Boundary Drive | Under investigation |
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