Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.28 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Dogsthorpe Road with total crimes: 8
  • Exeter Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Park reported a higher crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1,354 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,214 crimes compared to 1,209. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Park has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 1,354. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 1,214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
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
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

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 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 (42 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 202422

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 202420
November 202410
October 20247
September 202419
August 202417
July 20244
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202531
February 202517
January 202514
December 202425
November 202419
October 202418
September 202417
August 202418
July 202425
June 202428
May 202424

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 566 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202542
March 202543
February 202530
January 202542
December 202433
November 202437
October 202458
September 202436
August 202430
July 202456
June 202466
May 202451

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242

High Crime Locations Park in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Other crime8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Dogsthorpe Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Exeter Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Oxford Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
5. Eastfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Burrows Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Victoria Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Vergette Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Oaklands (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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