Total Crime Rate
39.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dove Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Fenstanton , and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
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 Dove Close (PE28 9LX) in the last 12 months was 39.0 per 1,000 residents and was 33.0% lower than the Fenstanton average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 95.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dove Close (PE28 9LX), the main crime hotspot is near Pitfield Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fenstanton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Dove Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pitfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scorney | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dove Close | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pitfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pitfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Pitfield Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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