Crime Rate in Werrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Werrington

The total recorded crimes in Werrington, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Werrington crime rate of 4.15 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 Werrington, encompassing approximately 17,611 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Werrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Home Pasture with total crimes: 3

How safe is Werrington?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Werrington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 700 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Werrington recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Werrington had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 708 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Werrington recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Werrington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Werrington has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Werrington crimes were 700. The crime rate of Werrington in 2024 was 39.75 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Werrington were around 708 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.20 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Werrington)CrimesRank (Werrington)CrimesRank (Werrington)
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
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
West60 17588 19540 19
Gunthorpe52 19651 18682 18
Glinton and Castor44 20390 20372 20
Wittering19 21179 21213 21
Barnack16 22145 22149 22

Werrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202542
May 202517
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 202412
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202520
May 202524
April 202526
March 202524
February 202518
January 202515
December 202419
November 202429
October 202417
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202520
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 202415
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 202512
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Werrington in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Public order3
3. Home Pasture (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Uplands (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Somerville (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Skaters Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Long Pasture (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Wainwright (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Swallowfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Lichfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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