Crime Rate in West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West

The total recorded crimes in West, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 1.47 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peacock Way with total crimes: 21
  • Tirrington with total crimes: 9
  • Brailsford Close 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 May 2025 the West has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)
Central451 16,181 15,144 1
East207 32,460 22,016 2
Ravensthorpe215 22,059 31,918 3
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
Glinton and Castor25 20390 20372 20
Wittering22 21179 21213 21
Barnack13 22145 22149 22

West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 202410
July 202411
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202519
February 202511
January 202517
December 202421
November 202414
October 202428
September 202419
August 202417
July 202423
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Peacock Way (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
2. Tirrington (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Brailsford Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tantallon Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Artindale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Manton (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Artis Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chatsworth Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heaton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Greenham (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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