Total Crime Rate
19.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chaplins Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in March West & Benwick , and the 19th 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 Chaplins Close (PE7 2BZ) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 61.2% lower than the March West & Benwick average (51.1 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 Violence and sexual offences with 7 cases , up 250.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chaplins Close (PE7 2BZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kings Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Barnfield Gardens (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In March West & Benwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blackthorn Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blackthorn Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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