Crime Rate in East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East

The total recorded crimes in East, Peterborough, UK in February 2026 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East crime rate of 2.74 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-26.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Lyvelly Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Hill Close with total crimes: 6

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (East)CrimesRank (East)CrimesRank (East)
CentralNA NA6,181 15,144 1
RavensthorpeNA NA2,059 31,918 3
Paston and WaltonNA NA1,908 41,717 4
NorthNA NA1,849 51,671 5
BrettonNA NA1,315 81,510 6
Orton LonguevilleNA NA1,372 61,258 7
ParkNA NA1,354 71,214 8
DogsthorpeNA NA1,182 101,173 9
Stanground SouthNA NA1,183 9905 14
Fletton and WoodstonNA NA1,015 151,017 10
Orton WatervilleNA NA1,125 111,007 11
Fletton and StangroundNA NA1,118 12988 12
Hargate and HempstedNA NA1,093 14928 13
Hampton ValeNA NA1,117 13739 15
Eye, Thorney and NewboroughNA NA788 16725 16
WerringtonNA NA700 17708 17
GunthorpeNA NA651 18682 18
WestNA NA588 19540 19
Glinton and CastorNA NA390 20372 20
WitteringNA NA179 21213 21
BarnackNA NA145 22149 22

East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 871 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202654
January 202673
December 202564
November 202582
October 202553
September 202571
August 202565
July 202572
June 202568
May 202571
April 202572
March 202563
February 202563

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202613
December 20257
November 202512
October 20259
September 20258
August 20259
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 202510

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202631
December 202528
November 202534
October 202523
September 202524
August 202530
July 202529
June 202534
May 202541
April 202534
March 202533
February 202529

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202613
December 202516
November 202515
October 202515
September 202515
August 202517
July 202519
June 202521
May 202519
April 202523
March 202511
February 202511

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202615
December 20251
November 20253
October 202511
September 20253
August 202511
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20267
December 20256
November 202513
October 20255
September 202513
August 202511
July 202512
June 20259
May 202515
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
August 20255
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202613
December 20259
November 20253
October 202517
September 202512
August 202513
July 20258
June 202510
May 202516
April 202523
March 202515
February 202512

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 202510
November 20257
October 202510
September 20258
August 202514
July 202521
June 202524
May 20258
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20258
November 20257
October 20257
September 20259
August 20256
July 20255
June 202512
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20259
November 20254
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 20257
June 20258
May 202513
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251

High Crime Locations East in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Lyvelly Gardens (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hill Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Newark Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. North Bank Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
6. Padholme Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. St John'S Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Whalley Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whittington (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. St Thomas Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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