Crime in Barnack, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
150 crimes were recorded in Barnack, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Barnack, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in Barnack, Peterborough
- About this data
150 crimes were recorded in Barnack, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 38 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barnack, Peterborough has the 3,243rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barnack, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 150 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.0 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,331 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barnack, Peterborough was highest in the year to July 2025 (155 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (101). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 150 | 45.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 155 | 46.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 141 | 42.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 142 | 42.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 101 | 30.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 109 | 32.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 112 | 33.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 119 | 35.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 142 | 42.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barnack, Peterborough over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other theft.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-27%) and violence and sexual offences (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 11.4 | 0.33 | -24% |
| Other theft | 29 | 8.7 | 1.36 | +383% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 6.6 | 0.43 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +15% |
| Burglary | 14 | 4.2 | 1.19 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -31% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -53% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.2 | 1.24 | +300% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barnack, Peterborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barnack, Peterborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 383% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barnack, Peterborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barnack, Peterborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barnack, Peterborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barnack, Peterborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barnack, Peterborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barnack, Peterborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barnack, Peterborough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barnack, Peterborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barnack, Peterborough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barnack, Peterborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barnack, Peterborough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barnack, Peterborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barnack, Peterborough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnack, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glinton and Castor | 330 | 52.6 | +17% |
| Wittering | 222 | 58.8 | +31% |
| Werrington | 810 | 92.9 | +106% |
| Bretton | 1,477 | 137.9 | +206% |
| Gunthorpe | 704 | 67.4 | +50% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,565 | 137.6 | +206% |
| West | 654 | 102.0 | +127% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +301% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barnack, Peterborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sissons Close | 17 |
| On or near Maxey Road | 14 |
| On or near Linden Close | 11 |
| On or near Lattimers Paddock | 8 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 6 |
| On or near Main Street | 5 |
| On or near Paynes Field | 5 |
| On or near Cuckoo Close | 4 |
| On or near Little Northfields | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barnack, Peterborough over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 41.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 34.7% |
| Not recorded | 22 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
Barnack, Peterborough has an estimated population of 3,331. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barnack, Peterborough sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barnack, Peterborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Barnack, Peterborough a safe place to live?
Barnack, Peterborough recorded 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Barnack, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (29).
Is crime in Barnack, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnack, Peterborough was down 3% on the year before: 150 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 155 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barnack, Peterborough?
Barnack, Peterborough is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barnack, Peterborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.