Crime Rate in Gunthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gunthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Gunthorpe, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gunthorpe crime rate of 3.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-31.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Gunthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Werrington Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Lethbridge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cartwright Grove with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Gunthorpe has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 3.84 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gunthorpe)CrimesRank (Gunthorpe)CrimesRank (Gunthorpe)
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
Eye, Thorney and Newborough55 18788 16725 16
Werrington76 16700 17708 17
West49 19588 19540 19
Glinton and Castor25 20390 20372 20
Wittering22 21179 21213 21
Barnack13 22145 22149 22

Gunthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202547
March 202529
February 202513
January 202513
December 202427
November 202420
October 202423
September 202416
August 202419
July 202412
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Werrington Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lethbridge Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cartwright Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pratt Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Gildale (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Donaldson Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Mardale Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Werrington Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shepherds Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Rivendale (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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