Crime Rate in Gunthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gunthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Gunthorpe, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gunthorpe crime rate of 3.17 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 Gunthorpe, encompassing approximately 16,394 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
Gunthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookside with total crimes: 6
  • Church Street with total crimes: 4
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Gunthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Gunthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 651 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gunthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Gunthorpe had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 682 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gunthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gunthorpe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gunthorpe has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.17 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Gunthorpe crimes were 651. The crime rate of Gunthorpe in 2024 was 39.71 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gunthorpe were around 682 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.60 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gunthorpe)CrimesRank (Gunthorpe)CrimesRank (Gunthorpe)
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
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
Glinton and Castor44 20390 20372 20
Wittering19 21179 21213 21
Barnack16 22145 22149 22

Gunthorpe 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 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 (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202536
May 202532
April 202547
March 202529
February 202513
January 202513
December 202427
November 202420
October 202423
September 202416
August 202419

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202518
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
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
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20243

High Crime Locations Gunthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Brookside (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Tudor Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Draper Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Barnes Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mason Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Orchard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Aster Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cheviot Avenue (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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