Crime Rate in Wittering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wittering

The total recorded crimes in Wittering, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wittering crime rate of 20.98 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 Wittering, encompassing approximately 1,048 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Wittering Crime Hotspots

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

  • Collyweston Road with total crimes: 6
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wittering?

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

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Wittering demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 179 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wittering recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Wittering had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 213 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wittering recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wittering Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wittering has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 20.98 ranking 21th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Wittering crimes were 179. The crime rate of Wittering in 2024 was 170.72 (year) or 14.23 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wittering were around 213 crimes with yearly crime rate of 203.15 (year) or 16.93 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wittering)CrimesRank (Wittering)CrimesRank (Wittering)
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
West49 19588 19540 19
Glinton and Castor25 20390 20372 20
Barnack13 22145 22149 22

Wittering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wittering in May 2025

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

1. Collyweston Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. St John'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Townsend Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Exeter Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hammond Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Baldwin Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parker Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Carnegie Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rose Walk (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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