Total Crime Rate
75.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Delph area has the 14th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Whittlesey East & Villages , and the 116th highest 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 East Delph (PE7 1RH) in the last 12 months was 75.4 per 1,000 residents and was 63.2% higher than the Whittlesey East & Villages average (46.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around East Delph (PE7 1RH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dapple Gardens, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Delph Street (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 | Burglary | Delph | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dapple Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Claygate | Under investigation |
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