Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 485 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (191) incidents (30.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-28.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (48) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 37
  • Dean'S Court with total crimes: 31
  • 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 July 2025 the Central has recorded 485 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
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
Bretton111 101,315 81,510 6
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

Central 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 191 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (146 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (85 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 709 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202585
May 202572
April 202576
March 202572
February 202553
January 202557
December 202482
November 202470
October 202481

A total of 429 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202560
May 202539
April 202543
March 202545
February 202534
January 202533
December 202436
November 202444
October 202447

A total of 1525 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 152.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025191
June 2025146
May 2025170
April 2025176
March 2025143
February 2025132
January 2025120
December 2024163
November 2024129
October 2024155

A total of 275 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202532
May 202524
April 202531
March 202524
February 202540
January 202520
December 202424
November 202427
October 202424

A total of 202 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202522
April 202523
March 202515
February 202525
January 202515
December 202421
November 202419
October 202420

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 202412
October 202411

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202533
May 202519
April 202517
March 202527
February 202521
January 202521
December 202431
November 202422
October 202425

A total of 88 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 202512
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248

A total of 346 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202530
May 202531
April 202530
March 202528
February 202524
January 202523
December 202442
November 202437
October 202467

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202512
April 202511
March 20258
February 202520
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249

A total of 156 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202515
April 202515
March 202512
February 202515
January 202517
December 202422
November 202425
October 202410

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 202518
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 202512
January 20252
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 202413
November 202411
October 202411

High Crime Locations Central in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Dean'S Court (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Vehicle crime3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Cowgate (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Rivergate (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Guildhall Walk (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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