Crime Rate in East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East

The total recorded crimes in East, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 207 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East crime rate of 4.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (-1.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadenvale with total crimes: 13
  • North Bank Road with total crimes: 11
  • Mallory Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the East has recorded 207 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East)CrimesRank (East)CrimesRank (East)
Central451 16,181 15,144 1
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
Dogsthorpe96 141,182 101,173 9
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

East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 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 (154 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1022 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202572
March 202563
February 202563
January 202555
December 202463
November 202456
October 202479
September 202483
August 202482
July 2024117
June 2024154
May 202464

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 243 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202515
February 202512
January 20256
December 20245
November 202422
October 202420
September 202419
August 202426
July 202413
June 202434
May 202432

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202514
January 202511
December 202413
November 202421
October 202416
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 432 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202534
March 202533
February 202529
January 202531
December 202434
November 202424
October 202424
September 202426
August 202433
July 202426
June 202458
May 202439

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202511
February 202511
January 202515
December 202413
November 202413
October 202416
September 202412
August 202417
July 202416
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 202410
August 202423
July 202412
June 202440
May 202426

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

High Crime Locations East in May 2025

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

1. Meadenvale (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. North Bank Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Mallory Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Langdyke (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
6. The Broadlands (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Corcoran Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Elborne Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Hammonds Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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