Crime Rate in Gunthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gunthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Gunthorpe, Peterborough, UK in February 2026 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gunthorpe crime rate of 2.62 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Gunthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swale Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Donaldson Drive 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gunthorpe)CrimesRank (Gunthorpe)CrimesRank (Gunthorpe)
CentralNA NA6,181 15,144 1
EastNA NA2,460 22,016 2
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
WestNA NA588 19540 19
Glinton and CastorNA NA390 20372 20
WitteringNA NA179 21213 21
BarnackNA NA145 22149 22

Gunthorpe 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 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 15 incidents.

During November 2025, 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 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (6 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202623
December 202516
November 202520
October 202537
September 202525
August 202524
July 202522
June 202536
May 202532
April 202547
March 202529
February 202513

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 202515
November 202511
October 202510
September 202514
August 20256
July 20259
June 202514
May 202518
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20255
November 20252
October 20259
September 20256
August 20255
July 20255
June 202513
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20253
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20257
October 20255
September 20252
August 20255
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
November 20251
October 20252
August 20255
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20256
October 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Gunthorpe in February 2026

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

1. Swale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Donaldson Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Harper Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Porter Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Pipistrelle Court (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft2
7. Rivendale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Thirlmere Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ladybower Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cheviot Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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