Crime Rate in Peterborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peterborough

The total recorded crimes in Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 2,627 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peterborough crime rate of 12.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (967) incidents (-2.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (489) incidents (7.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (241) incidents (-10.41% decrease)
Peterborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowper Road with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 34
  • Dean'S Court with total crimes: 29

Peterborough Police Info:

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Peterborough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (485 crimes), and the safest, Barnack (16 crimes), is 469 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Peterborough.

Similarly, the area of Peterborough Central (471 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Newborough & Peakirk (27 crimes), with a difference of 444 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Peterborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central485
North206
East193
Ravensthorpe157
Paston and Walton153

Safest Wards:

Eye, Thorney and Newborough57
Gunthorpe52
Glinton and Castor44
Wittering19
Barnack16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Peterborough Central471
Millfield & Bourges Boulevard181
Fengate & Parnwell173
Dogsthorpe170
Central Park155

Safest Areas:

Glinton, Northborough & Maxey49
Eye & Thorney47
Werrington46
Barnack, Wittering & Wansford35
Newborough & Peakirk27

Peterborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 967 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 489 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (987 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (454 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025192
June 2025218
May 2025193
April 2025200
March 2025175
February 2025177
January 2025155
December 2024153
November 2024152
October 2024200
September 2024152
August 2024233

A total of 334 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202533
May 202537
April 202532
March 202536
February 202514
January 202519
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 202430
August 202455

A total of 826 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202555
May 202583
April 202564
March 202578
February 202564
January 202568
December 202446
November 202473
October 202472
September 202485
August 202470

A total of 402 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202527
May 202529
April 202538
March 202531
February 202532
January 202548
December 202425
November 202431
October 202434
September 202434
August 202441

A total of 645 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202540
May 202548
April 202547
March 202549
February 202552
January 202561
December 202460
November 202461
October 202448
September 202455
August 202453

A total of 234 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 202517
April 202519
March 202516
February 202517
January 202522
December 202427
November 202425
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 4929 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 410.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 516 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025489
June 2025454
May 2025486
April 2025442
March 2025402
February 2025341
January 2025307
December 2024351
November 2024340
October 2024448
September 2024353
August 2024516

A total of 241 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202526
April 202520
March 202524
February 202526
January 202515
December 202419
November 202417
October 202415
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 10349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 862.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 996 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025967
June 2025987
May 2025996
April 2025987
March 2025857
February 2025777
January 2025742
December 2024719
November 2024760
October 2024871
September 2024815
August 2024871

A total of 1507 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 2025140
May 2025125
April 2025125
March 2025140
February 2025106
January 2025114
December 2024125
November 2024129
October 2024133
September 2024117
August 2024119

A total of 1733 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025163
June 2025173
May 2025152
April 2025170
March 2025144
February 2025129
January 2025110
December 2024104
November 2024142
October 2024145
September 2024122
August 2024179

A total of 2205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 269 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025241
June 2025269
May 2025236
April 2025225
March 2025169
February 2025139
January 2025147
December 2024124
November 2024135
October 2024194
September 2024150
August 2024176

A total of 776 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202571
May 202579
April 202566
March 202562
February 202552
January 202553
December 202456
November 202473
October 202446
September 202459
August 202484

A total of 1487 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025105
June 202599
May 2025110
April 2025120
March 2025115
February 2025105
January 202577
December 2024105
November 2024128
October 2024130
September 2024195
August 2024198

High Crime Locations Peterborough in July 2025

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

1. Cowper Road (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order7
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
3. Dean'S Court (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
4. Peacock Way (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences19
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting22
Bicycle theft1
6. Sandford (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1

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