Crime in East: statistics, rates and trends
2,340 crimes were recorded in East in the 12 months to August 2026, 166.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (867), anti-social behaviour (357) and criminal damage and arson (176) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 321st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | East | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,340 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 166.9 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,020 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,710 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,176). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,340 | 166.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,228 | 158.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,176 | 155.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,365 | 168.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,520 | 179.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,450 | 174.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,496 | 178.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,710 | 193.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,621 | 186.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 192 |
| July 2026 | 209 |
| June 2026 | 206 |
| May 2026 | 218 |
| April 2026 | 251 |
| March 2026 | 245 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 192 |
| December 2025 | 162 |
| November 2025 | 188 |
| October 2025 | 163 |
| September 2025 | 178 |
Compared with England and Wales, East recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.5 times the national rate), drugs (2.8 times the national rate) and other crime (2.8 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 72 to 129 and possession of weapons rose from 35 to 48, while vehicle crime fell from 169 to 122.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 867 | 61.8 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 357 | 25.5 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 | 12.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 171 | 12.2 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Public order | 137 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 132 | 9.4 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Drugs | 129 | 9.2 | 3.3 | +79% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 8.7 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other crime | 82 | 5.8 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Burglary | 72 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 3.4 | 1.0 | +37% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Dogsthorpe (94.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | -30% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,068 | 94.4 | -43% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +118% |
| North | 1,531 | 137.4 | -18% |
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,082 | 98.5 | -41% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,112 | 106.2 | -36% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +11% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (119).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 119 |
| On or near Parking Area | 105 |
| On or near Mallory Road | 104 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 95 |
| On or near St John'S Street | 69 |
| On or near North Bank Road | 64 |
| On or near St Michael'S Gate | 58 |
| On or near Whittington | 57 |
| On or near Corcoran Mews | 52 |
| On or near Newark Road | 50 |
Of the 1,983 crimes in East with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 357 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 838 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 553 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 172 | 8.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
East has an estimated population of 14,020 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and more social housing (26%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is East a safe place to live?
East recorded 166.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 321st 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 867 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (357).
Is crime in East going up or down?
Recorded crime in East was up 5% on the year before: 2,340 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,228 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East?
About 14,020 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East?
East 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.