Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 451 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.47 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (170) incidents (-3.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (39) incidents (-9.30% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 46
  • Dean'S Court with total crimes: 27
  • Cowgate with total crimes: 22

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 6,181 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Peterborough average, with 5,144 crimes compared to 1,209. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Peterborough, Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central has recorded 451 crimes with crime rate of 0.47 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 6,181. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 5,144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

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

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (170 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (176 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (76 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (143 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 132 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 163 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (129 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (155 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (140 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (184 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (113 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 197 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 89 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (312 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (184 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (178 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (99 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202576
March 202572
February 202553
January 202557
December 202482
November 202470
October 202481
September 202463
August 2024113
July 202489
June 2024184
May 202499

A total of 2199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 169.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025170
April 2025176
March 2025143
February 2025132
January 2025120
December 2024163
November 2024129
October 2024155
September 2024140
August 2024184
July 2024197
June 2024312
May 2024178

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
August 202421
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 369 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202527
February 202521
January 202521
December 202431
November 202422
October 202425
September 202418
August 202425
July 202442
June 202462
May 202439

A total of 286 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 202515
February 202525
January 202515
December 202421
November 202419
October 202420
September 202436
August 202431
July 202422
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 389 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202531
March 202524
February 202540
January 202520
December 202424
November 202427
October 202424
September 202426
August 202430
July 202438
June 202462
May 202419

A total of 240 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202512
February 202515
January 202517
December 202422
November 202425
October 202410
September 202417
August 202422
July 202424
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 583 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202530
March 202528
February 202524
January 202523
December 202442
November 202437
October 202467
September 202442
August 202457
July 202447
June 202488
May 202467

A total of 152 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 202411
August 202422
July 202430
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 134 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 202512
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 202413
July 202418
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 571 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202543
March 202545
February 202534
January 202533
December 202436
November 202444
October 202447
September 202435
August 202448
July 202458
June 202464
May 202445

A total of 159 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20258
February 202520
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 202415
August 202415
July 202417
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 202512
January 20252
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 202413
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 20248

High Crime Locations Central in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total46
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Dean'S Court (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order5
Other crime2
Other theft2
Drugs1
3. Cowgate (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Wentworth Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Guildhall Walk (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
7. Rivergate (Map)
Total13
Bicycle theft5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
8. Allport Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Russell Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Bamber Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

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