Crime Rate in Bretton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bretton

The total recorded crimes in Bretton, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bretton crime rate of 9.83 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (93) incidents (138.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-2.13% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bretton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 56
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20

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 May 2025 the Bretton has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 9.83 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bretton)CrimesRank (Bretton)CrimesRank (Bretton)
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
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
Barnack13 22145 22149 22

Bretton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202547
March 202543
February 202547
January 202533
December 202425
November 202441
October 202430
September 202430
August 202439
July 202463
June 2024104
May 202447

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202521
March 202521
February 202514
January 202512
December 202413
November 202419
October 202419
September 202421
August 202415
July 202423
June 202450
May 202416

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 202414
September 20246
August 202416
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 202511
February 202525
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 202410
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202539
March 202519
February 202517
January 202518
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bretton in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total56
Shoplifting53
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Barnstock (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Robbery1
5. Essendyke (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Gullymore (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Oxclose (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Watergall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
9. Tyesdale (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Flaxland (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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