Crime Rate in Peterborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peterborough

The total recorded crimes in Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 2,617 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peterborough crime rate of 12.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (996) incidents (0.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (486) incidents (9.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (236) incidents (4.89% increase)
Peterborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 54
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 45
  • Sandford with total crimes: 30

Peterborough Police Info:

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Peterborough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (451 crimes), and the safest, Barnack (13 crimes), is 438 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Peterborough.

Similarly, the area of Peterborough Central (435 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Glinton, Northborough & Maxey (32 crimes), with a difference of 403 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Peterborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central451
Ravensthorpe215
East207
Bretton193
North144

Safest Wards:

Eye, Thorney and Newborough55
West49
Glinton and Castor25
Wittering22
Barnack13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Peterborough Central435
Bretton Park183
Fengate & Parnwell179
Millfield & Bourges Boulevard166
West Town & Woodston162

Safest Areas:

Werrington46
Eye & Thorney41
Newborough & Peakirk41
Barnack, Wittering & Wansford35
Glinton, Northborough & Maxey32

Peterborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (996 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (486 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (987 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (442 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (857 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (402 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 777 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 341 incidents.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1580 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 143.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025152
April 2025170
March 2025144
February 2025129
January 2025110
December 2024104
November 2024142
October 2024145
September 2024122
August 2024179
July 2024183

A total of 224 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202516
February 202517
January 202522
December 202427
November 202425
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416
July 202427

A total of 4448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 404.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 516 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025486
April 2025442
March 2025402
February 2025341
January 2025307
December 2024351
November 2024340
October 2024448
September 2024353
August 2024516
July 2024462

A total of 321 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202532
March 202536
February 202514
January 202519
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 202430
August 202455
July 202467

A total of 591 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202547
March 202549
February 202552
January 202561
December 202460
November 202461
October 202448
September 202455
August 202453
July 202457

A total of 393 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202538
March 202531
February 202532
January 202548
December 202425
November 202431
October 202434
September 202434
August 202441
July 202450

A total of 1977 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 179.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025193
April 2025200
March 2025175
February 2025177
January 2025155
December 2024153
November 2024152
October 2024200
September 2024152
August 2024233
July 2024187

A total of 227 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202520
March 202524
February 202526
January 202515
December 202419
November 202417
October 202415
September 202416
August 202422
July 202427

A total of 1407 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 127.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025110
April 2025120
March 2025115
February 2025105
January 202577
December 2024105
November 2024128
October 2024130
September 2024195
August 2024198
July 2024124

A total of 695 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202566
March 202562
February 202552
January 202553
December 202456
November 202473
October 202446
September 202459
August 202484
July 202465

A total of 9453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 859.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1058 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025996
April 2025987
March 2025857
February 2025777
January 2025742
December 2024719
November 2024760
October 2024871
September 2024815
August 2024871
July 20241058

A total of 1383 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025125
April 2025125
March 2025140
February 2025106
January 2025114
December 2024125
November 2024129
October 2024133
September 2024117
August 2024119
July 2024150

A total of 780 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202564
March 202578
February 202564
January 202568
December 202446
November 202473
October 202472
September 202485
August 202470
July 202477

A total of 1857 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 168.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025236
April 2025225
March 2025169
February 2025139
January 2025147
December 2024124
November 2024135
October 2024194
September 2024150
August 2024176
July 2024162

High Crime Locations Peterborough in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting53
Drugs1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime5
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
3. Sandford (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
Drugs1
4. Prison (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime10
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft3
Burglary2
6. Dean'S Court (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order5
Other theft2
Other crime2

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