Total Crime Rate
72.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Pantiles area has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Whittlesey East & Villages , and the 123rd highest crime rate of 303 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 The Pantiles (PE7 1JS) in the last 12 months was 72.1 per 1,000 residents and was 43.6% higher than the Whittlesey East & Villages average (50.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Pantiles (PE7 1JS), the main crime hotspot is near Windmill Street. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Baulk | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Wash Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Wittel Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Wittel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Gracious Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Baulk | — |
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