Crime Rate in Ravensthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ravensthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Ravensthorpe, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ravensthorpe crime rate of 4.46 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-32.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Ravensthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford with total crimes: 20
  • A47 with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the Ravensthorpe has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 4.46 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ravensthorpe)CrimesRank (Ravensthorpe)CrimesRank (Ravensthorpe)
Central485 16,181 15,144 1
East193 32,460 22,016 2
North206 21,849 51,671 5
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
Orton Waterville110 111,125 111,007 11
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

Ravensthorpe 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202515
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 883 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202589
May 202597
April 202591
March 202596
February 202557
January 202553
December 202456
November 202454
October 202483
September 202480
August 202467

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202536
May 202533
April 202523
March 202518
February 202513
January 202513
December 202423
November 202415
October 202423
September 202419
August 202419

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 202511
April 202517
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
December 20248
November 202416
October 202417
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202514
April 202515
March 202513
February 202514
January 20258
December 202415
November 202417
October 202410
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 202419
August 202412

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

High Crime Locations Ravensthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Sandford (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
2. A47 (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Swanspool (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Pendleton (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Flore Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lutton Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Hampton Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bader Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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