Crime Rate in Peterborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peterborough

The total recorded crimes in Peterborough, UK in January 2026 are around 2,294 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peterborough crime rate of 10.64 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: (939) incidents (13.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (352) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (181) incidents (7.10% increase)
Peterborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Peacock Way with total crimes: 23

Peterborough Police Info:

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Peterborough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (460 crimes), and the safest, Wittering (9 crimes), is 451 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Peterborough.

Similarly, the area of Peterborough Central (440 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Barnack, Wittering & Wansford (22 crimes), with a difference of 418 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Peterborough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central460
East192
Ravensthorpe176
North143
Paston and Walton137

Safest Wards:

West58
Gunthorpe50
Glinton and Castor27
Barnack13
Wittering9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Peterborough Central440
Millfield & Bourges Boulevard164
Fengate & Parnwell161
Central Park142
North Bretton & Westwood120

Safest Areas:

Werrington48
Orton West & Castor41
Eye & Thorney33
Glinton, Northborough & Maxey28
Barnack, Wittering & Wansford22

Peterborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (939 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (352 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 828 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 341 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (876 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (328 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (848 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (322 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (792 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (347 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (867 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (431 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2307 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 192.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 269 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026159
December 2025154
November 2025159
October 2025160
September 2025182
August 2025214
July 2025241
June 2025269
May 2025236
April 2025225
March 2025169
February 2025139

A total of 424 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202646
December 202531
November 202534
October 202533
September 202542
August 202549
July 202532
June 202527
May 202529
April 202538
March 202531
February 202532

A total of 818 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202687
December 202577
November 202551
October 202560
September 202558
August 202573
July 202568
June 202555
May 202583
April 202564
March 202578
February 202564

A total of 1006 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202694
December 202579
November 2025149
October 2025128
September 2025156
August 202593
July 202571
June 202540
May 202548
April 202547
March 202549
February 202552

A total of 375 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202519
November 202525
October 202540
September 202547
August 202529
July 202547
June 202533
May 202537
April 202532
March 202536
February 202514

A total of 4735 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 394.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 489 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026352
December 2025341
November 2025328
October 2025322
September 2025347
August 2025431
July 2025489
June 2025454
May 2025486
April 2025442
March 2025402
February 2025341

A total of 1279 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202691
December 202569
November 202599
October 2025108
September 2025150
August 2025108
July 2025105
June 202599
May 2025110
April 2025120
March 2025115
February 2025105

A total of 210 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202517
November 202518
October 202513
September 202518
August 202519
July 202519
June 202518
May 202517
April 202519
March 202516
February 202517

A total of 250 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 20258
November 202520
October 202515
September 202520
August 202528
July 202524
June 202517
May 202526
April 202520
March 202524
February 202526

A total of 1422 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026111
December 2025114
November 202594
October 2025107
September 2025116
August 2025110
July 2025134
June 2025140
May 2025125
April 2025125
March 2025140
February 2025106

A total of 10721 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 893.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 996 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026939
December 2025828
November 2025876
October 2025848
September 2025792
August 2025867
July 2025967
June 2025987
May 2025996
April 2025987
March 2025857
February 2025777

A total of 1689 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026102
December 2025115
November 2025131
October 2025111
September 2025145
August 2025154
July 2025163
June 2025173
May 2025152
April 2025170
March 2025144
February 2025129

A total of 2169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 180.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026181
December 2025169
November 2025163
October 2025156
September 2025158
August 2025187
July 2025192
June 2025218
May 2025193
April 2025200
March 2025175
February 2025177

A total of 846 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202675
December 202581
November 202575
October 202559
September 202574
August 202577
July 202575
June 202571
May 202579
April 202566
March 202562
February 202552

High Crime Locations Peterborough in January 2026

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

1. Sandford (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery2
Public order2
3. Peacock Way (Map)
Total23
Drugs7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Cowgate (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
5. Prison (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime6
Other theft2
6. Chadburn (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1

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