Crime Rate in Ravensthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ravensthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Ravensthorpe, Peterborough, UK in January 2026 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ravensthorpe crime rate of 4.99 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (9.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Ravensthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford with total crimes: 35
  • Prison with total crimes: 21
  • A47 with total crimes: 18

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 January 2026 the Ravensthorpe has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 4.99 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ravensthorpe)CrimesRank (Ravensthorpe)CrimesRank (Ravensthorpe)
Central460 16,181 15,144 1
East192 22,460 22,016 2
Paston and Walton137 51,908 41,717 4
North143 41,849 51,671 5
Bretton133 61,315 81,510 6
Orton Longueville74 141,372 61,258 7
Park115 71,354 71,214 8
Stanground South93 81,183 9905 14
Dogsthorpe81 121,182 101,173 9
Hampton Vale89 91,117 13739 15
Fletton and Woodston68 151,015 151,017 10
Fletton and Stanground87 101,118 12988 12
Orton Waterville75 131,125 111,007 11
Hargate and Hempsted83 111,093 14928 13
Eye, Thorney and Newborough65 17788 16725 16
Werrington66 16700 17708 17
Gunthorpe50 19651 18682 18
West58 18588 19540 19
Glinton and Castor27 20390 20372 20
Wittering9 22179 21213 21
Barnack13 21145 22149 22

Ravensthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202520
November 202510
October 202515
September 202525
August 202519
July 202520
June 202536
May 202533
April 202523
March 202518
February 202513

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20258
November 202527
October 202515
September 202511
August 20258
July 202510
June 202517
May 202511
April 202517
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 1006 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202689
December 202581
November 2025115
October 202592
September 202568
August 202571
July 202560
June 202589
May 202597
April 202591
March 202596
February 202557

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20259
November 20256
October 20254
September 20254
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20257
November 20255
October 20259
September 20255
August 20255
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20253
November 20257
October 202515
September 20259
August 20258
July 20254
June 202511
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202515
November 202513
October 202516
September 202511
August 20257
July 202520
June 202515
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20258
November 20257
October 20259
September 20257
August 20255
July 202511
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202510
November 202512
October 20254
September 202512
August 202510
July 202510
June 202511
May 202514
April 202515
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20255
November 20255
October 202511
September 20259
August 20257
July 202511
June 20259
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20252
September 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Ravensthorpe in January 2026

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

1. Sandford (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
2. Prison (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. A47 (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
5. Chelveston Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Deene Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Odecroft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Cottesmore Close (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lowick Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Smallwood (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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