Crime Rate in Petersfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Petersfield

The total recorded crimes in Petersfield, Cambridge, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petersfield crime rate of 1.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Petersfield, encompassing approximately 60,315 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-40.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
Petersfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 7
  • Covent Garden with total crimes: 6

How safe is Petersfield?

To understand the safety of Petersfield, we need to analyze Petersfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Petersfield reported a higher crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 2,017 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Petersfield witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, Petersfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cambridge average, with 1,755 crimes compared to 1,207. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Petersfield witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cambridge, Petersfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Petersfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Petersfield has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 4th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Petersfield crimes were 2,017. The crime rate of Petersfield in 2024 was 33.44 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Petersfield were around 1,755 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.10 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Petersfield)CrimesRank (Petersfield)CrimesRank (Petersfield)
Market512 16,735 14,255 1
East Chesterton146 21,285 71,087 5
Abbey127 31,650 31,392 3
King's Hedges115 51,482 41,389 4
Coleridge86 61,367 51,010 7
West Chesterton79 81,201 81,070 6
Castle85 71,291 6821 10
Romsey65 11885 11957 8
Arbury72 9840 12876 9
Trumpington68 10978 9564 13
Queen Edith's49 13913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton60 12718 13711 12
Newnham39 14375 14244 14

Petersfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202529
February 202519
January 202521
December 202412
November 202421
October 202425
September 202414
August 202422
July 202421
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202542
March 202536
February 202534
January 202543
December 202429
November 202433
October 202431
September 202437
August 202453
July 202425
June 202486
May 202432

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 202512
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 202512
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202419
September 20247
August 202421
July 202415
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
January 202511
December 202418
November 20247
October 202417
September 202418
August 202414
July 202412
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202521
March 202515
February 202516
January 202515
December 202412
November 20249
October 202418
September 202410
August 202414
July 202430
June 202440
May 202413

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202532
March 202527
February 202517
January 20258
December 202419
November 202423
October 202426
September 202427
August 202427
July 202414
June 202432
May 202420

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20242
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Petersfield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Petersfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Mill Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Covent Garden (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Mill Park (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Stone Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. St Paul'S Place (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Occupation Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Willis Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bradmore Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1

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