Crime Rate in Barnack: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnack

The total recorded crimes in Barnack, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnack crime rate of 91.42 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 Barnack, encompassing approximately 142 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Barnack Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paynes Field with total crimes: 2
  • Sissons Close with total crimes: 2
  • Little Northfields with total crimes: 2

How safe is Barnack?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Barnack demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 145 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnack recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Barnack had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 149 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnack recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Peterborough, Barnack has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barnack Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barnack has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 91.42 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Barnack crimes were 145. The crime rate of Barnack in 2024 was 1019.69 (year) or 84.97 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnack were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1047.82 (year) or 87.32 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnack)CrimesRank (Barnack)CrimesRank (Barnack)
Central451 16,181 15,144 1
East207 32,460 22,016 2
Ravensthorpe215 22,059 31,918 3
Paston and Walton143 61,908 41,717 4
Bretton193 41,315 81,510 6
North144 51,849 51,671 5
Orton Longueville103 121,372 61,258 7
Park120 81,354 71,214 8
Stanground South120 71,183 9905 14
Dogsthorpe96 141,182 101,173 9
Fletton and Woodston117 91,015 151,017 10
Hampton Vale108 101,117 13739 15
Orton Waterville91 151,125 111,007 11
Hargate and Hempsted104 111,093 14928 13
Fletton and Stanground102 131,118 12988 12
Eye, Thorney and Newborough55 18788 16725 16
Werrington76 16700 17708 17
Gunthorpe63 17651 18682 18
West49 19588 19540 19
Glinton and Castor25 20390 20372 20
Wittering22 21179 21213 21

Barnack Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Barnack in May 2025

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

1. Paynes Field (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sissons Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Little Northfields (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Golden Drop (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
5. Lattimers Paddock (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Acres (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Uffington Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Orchard Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Queen Elizabeth'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Wothorpe Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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