Crime Rate in Ravensthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ravensthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Ravensthorpe, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 215 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ravensthorpe crime rate of 6.10 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 Ravensthorpe, encompassing approximately 35,239 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (6.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Ravensthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford with total crimes: 31
  • Prison with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27

How safe is Ravensthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Ravensthorpe reported a higher crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 2,059 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ravensthorpe witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Ravensthorpe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,918 crimes compared to 1,209. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ravensthorpe witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ravensthorpe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ravensthorpe has recorded 215 crimes with crime rate of 6.10 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Ravensthorpe crimes were 2,059. The crime rate of Ravensthorpe in 2024 was 58.43 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ravensthorpe were around 1,918 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.43 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ravensthorpe)CrimesRank (Ravensthorpe)CrimesRank (Ravensthorpe)
Central451 16,181 15,144 1
East207 32,460 22,016 2
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
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

Ravensthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 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 (96 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 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 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202523
March 202518
February 202513
January 202513
December 202423
November 202415
October 202423
September 202419
August 202419
July 202429
June 202428
May 202421

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 992 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 202591
March 202596
February 202557
January 202553
December 202456
November 202454
October 202483
September 202480
August 202467
July 202490
June 2024108
May 202460

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202513
February 202514
January 20258
December 202415
November 202417
October 202410
September 202414
August 202412
July 202423
June 202422
May 202418

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
December 20248
November 202416
October 202417
September 202412
August 202418
July 202413
June 202430
May 202422

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 142 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 202419
August 202412
July 202411
June 202422
May 202418

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Ravensthorpe in May 2025

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

1. Sandford (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Prison (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime10
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting11
Other theft3
Burglary2
4. A47 (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Dingley Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Wicken Way (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Ledbury Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Cottesmore Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Pendleton (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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