Crime Rate in Hargate and Hempsted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hargate and Hempsted

The total recorded crimes in Hargate and Hempsted, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hargate and Hempsted crime rate of 6.09 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 Hargate and Hempsted, encompassing approximately 14,132 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
Hargate and Hempsted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • St Botolph Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Ashville Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hargate and Hempsted?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Hargate and Hempsted demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1093 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hargate and Hempsted recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Hargate and Hempsted had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 928 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hargate and Hempsted recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hargate and Hempsted Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hargate and Hempsted has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 6.09 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Hargate and Hempsted crimes were 1,093. The crime rate of Hargate and Hempsted in 2024 was 77.34 (year) or 6.45 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hargate and Hempsted were around 928 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.66 (year) or 5.47 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hargate and Hempsted)CrimesRank (Hargate and Hempsted)CrimesRank (Hargate and Hempsted)
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
Hampton Vale94 141,117 13739 15
Eye, Thorney and Newborough57 18788 16725 16
Werrington73 16700 17708 17
West60 17588 19540 19
Gunthorpe52 19651 18682 18
Glinton and Castor44 20390 20372 20
Wittering19 21179 21213 21
Barnack16 22145 22149 22

Hargate and Hempsted 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 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 (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 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 (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202554
May 202537
April 202549
March 202529
February 202515
January 202525
December 202415
November 202427
October 202429
September 202422
August 202436

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202525
May 202513
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510
January 202516
December 20249
November 202415
October 202415
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202520
April 202525
March 20256
February 20259
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202420
September 202415
August 202422

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20258
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hargate and Hempsted in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Botolph Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
3. Ashville Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Silver Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Abberton Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Calcot Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ruster Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Broadstone Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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