Crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough: statistics, rates and trends
865 crimes were recorded in Eye, Thorney and Newborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Eye, Thorney and Newborough
- Types of crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough
- Eye, Thorney and Newborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eye, Thorney and Newborough
- Demographics of Eye, Thorney and Newborough
- Questions about crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (375), anti-social behaviour (136) and criminal damage and arson (88) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,839th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Eye, Thorney and Newborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 865 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,791 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough peaked in the year to August 2018 (880 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (664). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 865 | 80.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 708 | 65.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 756 | 70.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 735 | 68.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 827 | 76.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 729 | 67.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 664 | 61.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 819 | 75.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 880 | 81.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (58% below) and public order (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 60 to 88 and violence and sexual offences rose from 263 to 375, while shoplifting fell from 49 to 38 and other crime fell from 27 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 375 | 34.8 | 34.2 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 12.6 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +47% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.5 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 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 Eye, Thorney and Newborough; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Gunthorpe (68.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eye, Thorney and Newborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe | 1,068 | 94.4 | +18% |
| East | 2,340 | 166.9 | +108% |
| Gunthorpe | 716 | 68.6 | -14% |
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | +45% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | +77% |
| North | 1,531 | 137.4 | +71% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +353% |
| Werrington | 818 | 93.8 | +17% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Eye, Thorney and Newborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (184).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 184 |
| On or near Crowland Road | 28 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Back Lane | 26 |
| On or near Northey Road | 20 |
| On or near Cleve Place | 19 |
| On or near Little Close | 18 |
| On or near Moores Lane | 17 |
| On or near Guilsborough Road | 16 |
| On or near Gunthorpe Road | 15 |
Of the 729 crimes in Eye, Thorney and Newborough with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 136 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 343 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 187 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Eye, Thorney and Newborough has an estimated population of 10,791 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eye, Thorney and Newborough average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Eye, Thorney and Newborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eye, Thorney and Newborough a safe place to live?
Eye, Thorney and Newborough recorded 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,839th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 375 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eye, Thorney and Newborough was up 22% on the year before: 865 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 708 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eye, Thorney and Newborough?
About 10,791 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eye, Thorney and Newborough?
Eye, Thorney and Newborough 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.