Crime Rate in Eye, Thorney and Newborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough

The total recorded crimes in Eye, Thorney and Newborough, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eye, Thorney and Newborough crime rate of 14.39 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 Eye, Thorney and Newborough, encompassing approximately 3,822 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
Eye, Thorney and Newborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleve Place with total crimes: 6
  • Verde Close with total crimes: 4
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Eye, Thorney and Newborough?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Eye, Thorney and Newborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 788 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eye, Thorney and Newborough recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Eye, Thorney and Newborough had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 725 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eye, Thorney and Newborough recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eye, Thorney and Newborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eye, Thorney and Newborough has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 14.39 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Eye, Thorney and Newborough crimes were 788. The crime rate of Eye, Thorney and Newborough in 2024 was 206.17 (year) or 17.18 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eye, Thorney and Newborough were around 725 crimes with yearly crime rate of 189.69 (year) or 15.81 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eye, Thorney and Newborough)CrimesRank (Eye, Thorney and Newborough)CrimesRank (Eye, Thorney and Newborough)
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
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
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

Eye, Thorney and Newborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 202418
September 20248
August 202412
July 202418
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202520
March 202524
February 202519
January 202518
December 202416
November 202425
October 202418
September 202422
August 202421
July 202424
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Eye, Thorney and Newborough in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eye, Thorney and Newborough postcode area is presented below.

1. Cleve Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Verde Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Back Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Little Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. The Sanderlings (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Beaulieu Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pershore Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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