Crime in Barnack, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
155 crimes were recorded in Barnack, Peterborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barnack, Peterborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnack, Peterborough
- Types of crime in Barnack, Peterborough
- Barnack, Peterborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barnack, Peterborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnack, Peterborough
- Demographics of Barnack, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in Barnack, Peterborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (36), other theft (31) and anti-social behaviour (28) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,174th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Barnack, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 155 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,331 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Barnack, Peterborough of any year here (155 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 155 | 46.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 154 | 46.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 140 | 42.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 144 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 100 | 30.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 112 | 33.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 112 | 33.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 108 | 32.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 152 | 45.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barnack, Peterborough recorded notably more other theft (44% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (45% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 48 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 10.8 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Other theft | 31 | 9.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 8.4 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 13 | 3.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Barnack, Peterborough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnack, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glinton and Castor | 335 | 53.4 | +15% |
| Wittering | 225 | 59.6 | +28% |
| Werrington | 818 | 93.8 | +102% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | +204% |
| Gunthorpe | 716 | 68.6 | +47% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | +205% |
| West | 676 | 105.4 | +127% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +300% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Barnack, Peterborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sissons Close” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sissons Close | 20 |
| On or near Maxey Road | 15 |
| On or near Linden Close | 10 |
| On or near Lattimers Paddock | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Little Northfields | 6 |
| On or near Station Road | 6 |
| On or near Main Street | 5 |
| On or near Marholm Road | 5 |
| On or near Newport Way | 5 |
Of the 127 crimes in Barnack, Peterborough with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 44.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
Barnack, Peterborough has an estimated population of 3,331 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barnack, Peterborough average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barnack, Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barnack, Peterborough a safe place to live?
Barnack, Peterborough recorded 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,174th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Barnack, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 36 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (31).
Is crime in Barnack, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnack, Peterborough was almost unchanged on the year before: 155 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 154 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barnack, Peterborough?
About 3,331 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barnack, Peterborough?
Barnack, Peterborough is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.