Crime in Central, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
5,407 crimes were recorded in Central, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 357.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Central, Peterborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Central, Peterborough
- Types of crime in Central, Peterborough
- Central, Peterborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Central, Peterborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Central, Peterborough
- Population and deprivation in Central, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in Central, Peterborough
- About this data
5,407 crimes were recorded in Central, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 357.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,773 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Central, Peterborough has the 42nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Central, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,407 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 357.2 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,136 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Central, Peterborough was highest in the year to July 2023 (5,855 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (4,182). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 5,407 | 357.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,413 | 357.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,401 | 356.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,855 | 386.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,070 | 335.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,182 | 276.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,380 | 289.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,012 | 331.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,760 | 380.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 517 |
| June 2026 | 437 |
| May 2026 | 496 |
| April 2026 | 445 |
| March 2026 | 446 |
| February 2026 | 427 |
| January 2026 | 460 |
| December 2025 | 435 |
| November 2025 | 387 |
| October 2025 | 439 |
| September 2025 | 424 |
| August 2025 | 494 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Central, 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+44%) and drugs (+25%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-41%) and other crime (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,773 | 117.1 | 3.42 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 926 | 61.2 | 3.99 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 635 | 42.0 | 5.06 | +44% |
| Public order | 445 | 29.4 | 4.42 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 287 | 19.0 | 2.80 | -12% |
| Other theft | 266 | 17.6 | 2.75 | -7% |
| Drugs | 237 | 15.7 | 4.79 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 158 | 10.4 | 2.12 | -41% |
| Burglary | 135 | 8.9 | 2.52 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 121 | 8.0 | 8.23 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 116 | 7.7 | 9.31 | +1% |
| Other crime | 112 | 7.4 | 3.50 | -16% |
| Robbery | 102 | 6.7 | 4.99 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 94 | 6.2 | 3.68 | -7% |
Violence and sexual offences in Central, Peterborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Central, Peterborough recorded 1,773 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (117.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Central, Peterborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Central, Peterborough recorded 926 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Central, Peterborough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Central, Peterborough recorded 635 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Central, Peterborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Central, Peterborough recorded 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Central, Peterborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Central, Peterborough recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Central, Peterborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Central, Peterborough recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Central, Peterborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Central, Peterborough recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Central, Peterborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Central, Peterborough recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Central, Peterborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Central, Peterborough recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Central, Peterborough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Central, Peterborough recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Central, Peterborough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Central, Peterborough recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Central, Peterborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Central, Peterborough recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Central, Peterborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Central, Peterborough recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Central, Peterborough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Central, Peterborough recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Central, Peterborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Central, Peterborough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,344 | 113.2 | -68% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | -49% |
| North | 1,557 | 139.8 | -61% |
| East | 2,342 | 167.0 | -53% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,088 | 103.9 | -71% |
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,064 | 96.9 | -73% |
| West | 654 | 102.0 | -71% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,072 | 94.8 | -73% |
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 Central, Peterborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,072 |
| On or near Parking Area | 473 |
| On or near Supermarket | 303 |
| On or near Dean'S Court | 268 |
| On or near Cowgate | 246 |
| On or near Guildhall Walk | 240 |
| On or near Wentworth Street | 131 |
| On or near Rivergate | 122 |
| On or near Bourges Boulevard | 102 |
| On or near Norfolk Street | 93 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Central, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,681 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,482 | 27.4% |
| Not recorded | 926 | 17.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 417 | 7.7% |
| Under investigation | 371 | 6.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 170 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 141 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 121 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 60 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% |
Central, Peterborough has an estimated population of 15,136. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Central, Peterborough sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Central, Peterborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.1% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 50.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.2% |
Is Central, Peterborough a safe place to live?
Central, Peterborough recorded 357.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Central, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,773 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (926).
Is crime in Central, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central, Peterborough was almost unchanged on the year before: 5,407 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,413 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Central, Peterborough?
Central, 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 Central, Peterborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.