Crime Rate in Orton Waterville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orton Waterville

The total recorded crimes in Orton Waterville, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orton Waterville crime rate of 10.00 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 Waterville, encompassing approximately 11,004 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
Orton Waterville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Milnyard Square with total crimes: 10
  • Arena Drive with total crimes: 10

How safe is Orton Waterville?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Orton Waterville demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1125 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Orton Waterville witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Orton Waterville had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Orton Waterville witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Orton Waterville Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Orton Waterville has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 10.00 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Orton Waterville crimes were 1,125. The crime rate of Orton Waterville in 2024 was 102.23 (year) or 8.52 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orton Waterville were around 1,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.50 (year) or 7.63 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orton Waterville)CrimesRank (Orton Waterville)CrimesRank (Orton Waterville)
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
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

Orton Waterville 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 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 (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202515
May 202520
April 202514
March 202515
February 202518
January 202514
December 20245
November 202415
October 202423
September 20248
August 202423

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202524
May 202537
April 202524
March 202534
February 202537
January 202529
December 202412
November 202420
October 202430
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 202513
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 20256
April 202521
March 202520
February 202525
January 20257
December 20249
November 202417
October 202426
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Orton Waterville in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Milnyard Square (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Arena Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Paulsgrove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Linnet (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sevenacres (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holkham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Kilham (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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