Crime in East: statistics, rates and trends
2,342 crimes were recorded in East in the 12 months to July 2026, 167.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
2,342 crimes were recorded in East in the 12 months to July 2026, 167.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 886 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East has the 319th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,342 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 167.0 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,020 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,734 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,121). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 2,342 | 167.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,250 | 160.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,121 | 151.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,453 | 175.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,446 | 174.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,509 | 179.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,505 | 178.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,734 | 195.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,578 | 183.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 194 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+91%) and other crime (+41%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-30%) and bicycle theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 886 | 63.2 | 1.85 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 356 | 25.4 | 1.66 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 177 | 12.6 | 1.86 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 167 | 11.9 | 1.44 | +37% |
| Public order | 138 | 9.8 | 1.48 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 9.1 | 1.84 | -30% |
| Drugs | 124 | 8.8 | 2.71 | +91% |
| Other theft | 120 | 8.6 | 1.34 | -15% |
| Other crime | 86 | 6.1 | 2.90 | +41% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.9 | 1.39 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 44 | 3.1 | 3.23 | +29% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.5 | 1.11 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.1 | 1.30 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.9 | 0.51 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East recorded 886 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (63.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,344 | 113.2 | -32% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,072 | 94.8 | -43% |
| Central | 5,407 | 357.2 | +114% |
| North | 1,557 | 139.8 | -16% |
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,064 | 96.9 | -42% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,088 | 103.9 | -38% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +8% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,565 | 137.6 | -18% |
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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Mallory Road | 108 |
| On or near Parking Area | 105 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near St John'S Street | 66 |
| On or near North Bank Road | 65 |
| On or near St Michael'S Gate | 57 |
| On or near Whittington | 57 |
| On or near Corcoran Mews | 53 |
| On or near Hill Close | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East 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 | 842 | 36.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 564 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 356 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 186 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 162 | 6.9% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
East has an estimated population of 14,020. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.0% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% |
| Private rented homes | 31.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.7% |
Is East a safe place to live?
East recorded 167.0 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 East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 886 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (356).
Is crime in East going up or down?
Recorded crime in East was up 4% on the year before: 2,342 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,250 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East?
East 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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.