Crime Rate in West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West

The total recorded crimes in West, Peterborough, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 1.80 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 West, encompassing approximately 33,370 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peacock Way with total crimes: 28
  • Brailsford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Tirrington with total crimes: 3

How safe is West?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 588 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, West had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 540 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total West crimes were 588. The crime rate of West in 2024 was 17.62 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in West were around 540 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.18 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)
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
Werrington73 16700 17708 17
Gunthorpe52 19651 18682 18
Glinton and Castor44 20390 20372 20
Wittering19 21179 21213 21
Barnack16 22145 22149 22

West 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202513
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202527
May 202517
April 202518
March 202519
February 202511
January 202517
December 202421
November 202414
October 202428
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations West in July 2025

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

1. Peacock Way (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Brailsford Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tirrington (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bradwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Milton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Thurlaston Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Copeland (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lingwood Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Chatsworth Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heaton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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