Crime in Dogsthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
1,068 crimes were recorded in Dogsthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dogsthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Dogsthorpe
- Types of crime in Dogsthorpe
- Dogsthorpe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dogsthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dogsthorpe
- Demographics of Dogsthorpe
- Questions about crime in Dogsthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (471), anti-social behaviour (163) and criminal damage and arson (120) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,384th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Dogsthorpe | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,068 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.4 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,308 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dogsthorpe of any year here (1,068 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,068 | 94.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,155 | 102.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,118 | 98.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,177 | 104.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,267 | 112.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,391 | 123.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,442 | 127.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,461 | 129.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,585 | 140.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dogsthorpe recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate), other crime (88% above the national rate) and drugs (73% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (45% below) and public order (35% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 28 to 64 and other crime rose from 32 to 45, while vehicle crime fell from 56 to 44 and violence and sexual offences fell from 584 to 471.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 41.7 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 14.4 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Drugs | 64 | 5.7 | 3.3 | +129% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other crime | 45 | 4.0 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 2.3 | 1.0 | +24% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dogsthorpe; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Gunthorpe (68.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dogsthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | +23% |
| East | 2,340 | 166.9 | +77% |
| North | 1,531 | 137.4 | +46% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | +50% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +284% |
| Gunthorpe | 716 | 68.6 | -27% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +97% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | +50% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Dogsthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Acer Road” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Acer Road | 55 |
| On or near Stathern Road | 38 |
| On or near Larch Grove | 37 |
| On or near Gilmorton Drive | 36 |
| On or near Langton Road | 32 |
| On or near Beechwood Close | 31 |
| On or near Dovecote Close | 31 |
| On or near Tilton Court | 31 |
| On or near Cerris Road | 30 |
| On or near Myrtle Avenue | 28 |
Of the 905 crimes in Dogsthorpe with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 163 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 437 | 48.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Dogsthorpe has an estimated population of 11,308 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dogsthorpe average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dogsthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dogsthorpe a safe place to live?
Dogsthorpe recorded 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,384th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Dogsthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (163).
Is crime in Dogsthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dogsthorpe was down 8% on the year before: 1,068 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,155 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dogsthorpe?
About 11,308 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dogsthorpe?
Dogsthorpe 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.