Crime Rate in North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North

The total recorded crimes in North, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 206 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North crime rate of 4.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowper Road with total crimes: 39
  • Keats Way with total crimes: 13
  • Woodcote Close with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the North has recorded 206 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North)CrimesRank (North)CrimesRank (North)
Central485 16,181 15,144 1
East193 32,460 22,016 2
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
Hargate and Hempsted86 151,093 14928 13
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

North 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 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202539
May 202529
April 202520
March 202525
February 202522
January 202519
December 202421
November 202423
October 202419
September 202426
August 202435

A total of 573 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202538
May 202550
April 202549
March 202538
February 202559
January 202543
December 202442
November 202442
October 202449
September 202457
August 202454

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202513
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202511
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510
January 202513
December 202414
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416
August 202428

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
December 202418
November 202413
October 20246
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202531
May 202520
April 202526
March 202512
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
March 20254
December 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
August 20243

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 202415
October 20243
September 20241
August 202410

High Crime Locations North in July 2025

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

1. Cowper Road (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Keats Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Woodcote Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Maskew Avenue (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
5. Primrose Close (Map)
Total9
Possession of weapons4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clarence Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Brassey Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
8. English Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Rosemary Gardens (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Sheridan Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2

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