Crime Rate in Dogsthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dogsthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dogsthorpe crime rate of 4.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dogsthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Dovecote Close with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Dogsthorpe has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dogsthorpe)CrimesRank (Dogsthorpe)CrimesRank (Dogsthorpe)
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
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
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

Dogsthorpe 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 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202516
April 202518
March 202518
February 202513
January 202513
December 202413
November 202413
October 202418
September 20247
August 202419

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20258
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
August 202420

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 583 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202548
May 202549
April 202567
March 202542
February 202534
January 202547
December 202439
November 202461
October 202444
September 202440
August 202452

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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

High Crime Locations Dogsthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Dovecote Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Harebell Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Eastern Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Tilton Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Stathern Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Branston Rise (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maple Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Acacia Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1

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