Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Viking Way area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Whittlesey East & Villages , and the 69th 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 Viking Way (PE7 1DU) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 27.2% lower than the Whittlesey East & Villages average (46.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Viking Way (PE7 1DU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near White Acres, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Viking Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Whittlesey East & Villages| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Cemetery Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spire View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | White Acres | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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