Crime Rate in Peterborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peterborough

The total recorded crimes in Peterborough, Peterborough in January 2025 are around 1,938 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peterborough crime rate of 8.99 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 Peterborough, encompassing approximately 215,670 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (742) incidents (3.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (307) incidents (-12.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (155) incidents (1.31% increase)
Peterborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Peacock Way with total crimes: 29
  • Dean'S Court with total crimes: 24

Peterborough Police Info:

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Peterborough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (352 crimes), and the safest, Wittering (12 crimes), is 340 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Peterborough.

Similarly, the area of Peterborough Central (343 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Newborough & Peakirk (26 crimes), with a difference of 317 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Peterborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central352
East164
Paston and Walton140
Ravensthorpe127
North114

Safest Wards:

Werrington38
Gunthorpe26
Glinton and Castor24
Barnack15
Wittering12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Peterborough Central343
Millfield & Bourges Boulevard162
Fengate & Parnwell138
Hargate & Orton Longueville111
Central Park111

Safest Areas:

Glinton, Northborough & Maxey30
Barnack, Wittering & Wansford27
Eye & Thorney26
Werrington26
Newborough & Peakirk26

Peterborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (742 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (307 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 719 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 351 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (760 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (340 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (871 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (448 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (815 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (353 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (871 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (516 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1058 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 462 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1824 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (814 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1371 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 171.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 386 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025110
December 2024104
November 2024142
October 2024145
September 2024122
August 2024179
July 2024183
June 2024386

A total of 310 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 202430
August 202455
July 202467
June 2024108

A total of 609 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 76.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202446
November 202473
October 202472
September 202485
August 202470
July 202477
June 2024118

A total of 209 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202427
November 202425
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416
July 202427
June 202454

A total of 542 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202553
December 202456
November 202473
October 202446
September 202459
August 202484
July 202465
June 2024106

A total of 7660 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 957.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1824 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025742
December 2024719
November 2024760
October 2024871
September 2024815
August 2024871
July 20241058
June 20241824

A total of 1147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 143.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025114
December 2024125
November 2024129
October 2024133
September 2024117
August 2024119
July 2024150
June 2024260

A total of 317 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202548
December 202425
November 202431
October 202434
September 202434
August 202441
July 202450
June 202454

A total of 159 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202419
November 202417
October 202415
September 202416
August 202422
July 202427
June 202428

A total of 485 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 60.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202561
December 202460
November 202461
October 202448
September 202455
August 202453
July 202457
June 202490

A total of 1181 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 147.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202577
December 2024105
November 2024128
October 2024130
September 2024195
August 2024198
July 2024124
June 2024224

A total of 3591 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 448.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 814 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025307
December 2024351
November 2024340
October 2024448
September 2024353
August 2024516
July 2024462
June 2024814

A total of 1388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 173.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025147
December 2024124
November 2024135
October 2024194
September 2024150
August 2024176
July 2024162
June 2024300

A total of 1614 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 201.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 382 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025155
December 2024153
November 2024152
October 2024200
September 2024152
August 2024233
July 2024187
June 2024382

High Crime Locations Peterborough in January 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
2. Peacock Way (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order7
Other crime5
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Dean'S Court (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Drugs2
Burglary2
4. Prison (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
5. Cowgate (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
6. Sandford (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2

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