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 May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hargate and Hempsted crime rate of 7.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-24.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Hargate and Hempsted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • A605 with total crimes: 6
  • St Botolph Lane with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Hargate and Hempsted has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 7.36 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hargate and Hempsted)CrimesRank (Hargate and Hempsted)CrimesRank (Hargate and Hempsted)
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
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

Hargate and Hempsted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202549
March 202529
February 202515
January 202525
December 202415
November 202427
October 202429
September 202422
August 202436
July 202422
June 202454
May 202436

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 20256
February 20259
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202420
September 202415
August 202422
July 202420
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510
January 202516
December 20249
November 202415
October 202415
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. A605 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. St Botolph Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. Capthorne Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beaumont Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Avebury Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Silver Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Carolside Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
9. Salix Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ruster Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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