Crime Rate in Dogsthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dogsthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dogsthorpe crime rate of 3.93 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 Dogsthorpe, encompassing approximately 24,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-26.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Dogsthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Damson Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Belvoir Way with total crimes: 9
  • Branston Rise with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dogsthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Dogsthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1182 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dogsthorpe witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Dogsthorpe had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,173 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Dogsthorpe witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dogsthorpe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dogsthorpe has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Dogsthorpe crimes were 1,182. The crime rate of Dogsthorpe in 2024 was 48.41 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dogsthorpe were around 1,173 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.04 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dogsthorpe)CrimesRank (Dogsthorpe)CrimesRank (Dogsthorpe)
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
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

Dogsthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 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 (61 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 633 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202567
March 202542
February 202534
January 202547
December 202439
November 202461
October 202444
September 202440
August 202452
July 202445
June 202484
May 202429

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 202413
August 202414
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202518
February 202513
January 202513
December 202413
November 202413
October 202418
September 20247
August 202419
July 202426
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
August 202420
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
October 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dogsthorpe in May 2025

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

1. Damson Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Belvoir Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Branston Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cottonwood Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Myrtle Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Scalford Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Maple Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Figtree Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tilton Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Eames Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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