Crime Rate in Hampton Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hampton Vale

The total recorded crimes in Hampton Vale, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hampton Vale crime rate of 11.25 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 Hampton Vale, encompassing approximately 9,603 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Hampton Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • A1(M) with total crimes: 6
  • Wayside Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Chalice Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hampton Vale?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Hampton Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1117 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hampton Vale recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Hampton Vale had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 739 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hampton Vale recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hampton Vale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hampton Vale has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 11.25 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Hampton Vale crimes were 1,117. The crime rate of Hampton Vale in 2024 was 116.32 (year) or 9.69 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hampton Vale were around 739 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.95 (year) or 6.41 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampton Vale)CrimesRank (Hampton Vale)CrimesRank (Hampton Vale)
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
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

Hampton Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 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 44 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202525
March 202512
February 202515
January 202512
December 202423
November 202411
October 202419
September 202410
August 202412
July 20247
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202543
March 202530
February 202518
January 202527
December 202428
November 202428
October 202415
September 202424
August 202426
July 202444
June 202474
May 202441

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202513
December 20243
November 20244
October 202419
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 202413
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hampton Vale in May 2025

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

1. A1(M) (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
2. Wayside Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Chalice Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brickburn Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Kempley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Delves Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Westcroft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Dean Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Peterfield Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Morton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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