Crime Rate in North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North

The total recorded crimes in North, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North crime rate of 2.84 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 North, encompassing approximately 50,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (2.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowper Road with total crimes: 18
  • Keats Way with total crimes: 10
  • Woodcote Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is North?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, North reported a higher crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1,849 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,671 crimes compared to 1,209. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Peterborough, North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total North crimes were 1,849. The crime rate of North in 2024 was 36.45 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in North were around 1,671 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.94 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North)CrimesRank (North)CrimesRank (North)
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
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
Gunthorpe63 17651 18682 18
West49 19588 19540 19
Glinton and Castor25 20390 20372 20
Wittering22 21179 21213 21
Barnack13 22145 22149 22

North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 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 Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510
January 202513
December 202414
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416
August 202428
July 202415
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 677 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202549
March 202538
February 202559
January 202543
December 202442
November 202442
October 202449
September 202457
August 202454
July 202454
June 2024104
May 202436

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202520
March 202525
February 202522
January 202519
December 202421
November 202423
October 202419
September 202426
August 202435
July 202422
June 202442
May 202419

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249
July 202413
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
December 202418
November 202413
October 20246
September 202413
August 202419
July 202411
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202526
March 202512
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 202438
May 202411

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 202415
October 20243
September 20241
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
December 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
August 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations North in May 2025

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

1. Cowper Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Keats Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Woodcote Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Clarence Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Welland Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Maskew Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
7. Brassey Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Occupation Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Berry Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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