Crime Rate in Orton Longueville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orton Longueville

The total recorded crimes in Orton Longueville, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orton Longueville crime rate of 4.17 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 Orton Longueville, encompassing approximately 24,726 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (5.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Orton Longueville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanbury with total crimes: 9
  • Leighton with total crimes: 7
  • Toftland with total crimes: 6

How safe is Orton Longueville?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Orton Longueville reported a higher crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1,372 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Orton Longueville witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Orton Longueville experienced a greater number of crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,258 crimes compared to 1,209. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Orton Longueville witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Orton Longueville Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Orton Longueville has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Orton Longueville crimes were 1,372. The crime rate of Orton Longueville in 2024 was 55.49 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orton Longueville were around 1,258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.88 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orton Longueville)CrimesRank (Orton Longueville)CrimesRank (Orton Longueville)
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
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

Orton Longueville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (192 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20259
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202539
March 202532
February 202543
January 202539
December 202428
November 202436
October 202444
September 202429
August 202442
July 202468
June 2024192
May 202454

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20242
October 202410
September 20245
August 202414
July 202413
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202533
March 202521
February 202517
January 202512
December 20249
November 202417
October 202419
September 202421
August 202437
July 202435
June 202448
May 202426

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Orton Longueville in May 2025

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

1. Hanbury (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
2. Leighton (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Toftland (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beckingham (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Kirkstall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Weatherthorn (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bringhurst (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
9. Pennington (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
10. Medworth (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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