Crime Rate in Bretton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bretton

The total recorded crimes in Bretton, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bretton crime rate of 5.66 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 Bretton, encompassing approximately 19,627 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
Bretton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Watergall with total crimes: 8
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bretton?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Bretton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1315 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bretton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Bretton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,510 crimes compared to 1,209. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bretton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bretton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bretton has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Bretton crimes were 1,315. The crime rate of Bretton in 2024 was 67.00 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bretton were around 1,510 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.93 (year) or 6.41 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bretton)CrimesRank (Bretton)CrimesRank (Bretton)
Central485 16,181 15,144 1
East193 32,460 22,016 2
North206 21,849 51,671 5
Ravensthorpe157 42,059 31,918 3
Paston and Walton153 51,908 41,717 4
Orton Longueville103 121,372 61,258 7
Park141 61,354 71,214 8
Fletton and Woodston132 71,015 151,017 10
Dogsthorpe119 81,182 101,173 9
Stanground South99 131,183 9905 14
Fletton and Stanground117 91,118 12988 12
Orton Waterville110 111,125 111,007 11
Hargate and Hempsted86 151,093 14928 13
Hampton Vale94 141,117 13739 15
Eye, Thorney and Newborough57 18788 16725 16
Werrington73 16700 17708 17
West60 17588 19540 19
Gunthorpe52 19651 18682 18
Glinton and Castor44 20390 20372 20
Wittering19 21179 21213 21
Barnack16 22145 22149 22

Bretton 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 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202540
May 202546
April 202547
March 202543
February 202547
January 202533
December 202425
November 202441
October 202430
September 202430
August 202439

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202511
April 202521
March 202521
February 202514
January 202512
December 202413
November 202419
October 202419
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202511
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 202414
September 20246
August 202416

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 202513
March 202511
February 202525
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202512
April 20253
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202530
May 202593
April 202539
March 202519
February 202517
January 202518
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bretton in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Watergall (Map)
Total8
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Tyesdale (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Norburn (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Barnstock (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stumpacre (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Langley (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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