Total Crime Rate
54.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Linley Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Whittlesey East & Villages , and the 140th 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 Linley Road (PE7 1TP) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 17.2% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 35.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Linley Road (PE7 1TP), the main crime hotspot is near Richardson Way. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Whittlesey East & Villages| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kendall Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Acorn Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Acorn Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Acorn Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eastgate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eastgate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eastgate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eastgate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kendall Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kendall Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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