Crime Rate in East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East

The total recorded crimes in East, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East crime rate of 3.89 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 East, encompassing approximately 49,633 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallory Road with total crimes: 15
  • Corcoran Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Wolf Square with total crimes: 8

How safe is East?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, East reported a higher crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 2,460 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Peterborough average, with 2,016 crimes compared to 1,209. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total East crimes were 2,460. The crime rate of East in 2024 was 49.56 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in East were around 2,016 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.62 (year) or 3.38 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East)CrimesRank (East)CrimesRank (East)
Central485 16,181 15,144 1
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

East 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 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 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 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 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 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202534
May 202541
April 202534
March 202533
February 202529
January 202531
December 202434
November 202424
October 202424
September 202426
August 202433

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 20258
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 827 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202568
May 202571
April 202572
March 202563
February 202563
January 202555
December 202463
November 202456
October 202479
September 202483
August 202482

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202521
May 202519
April 202523
March 202511
February 202511
January 202515
December 202413
November 202413
October 202416
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202514
January 202511
December 202413
November 202421
October 202416
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202515
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 202410
August 202423

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202516
April 202523
March 202515
February 202512
January 20256
December 20245
November 202422
October 202420
September 202419
August 202426

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202513
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations East in July 2025

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

1. Mallory Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Corcoran Mews (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wolf Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Newark Road (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Whittington (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft1
7. Hill Close (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Charles Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lyvelly Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Whitacre (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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