Crime in Fletton and Stanground: statistics, rates and trends
1,082 crimes were recorded in Fletton and Stanground in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fletton and Stanground at a glance
- Crime trends in Fletton and Stanground
- Types of crime in Fletton and Stanground
- Fletton and Stanground compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fletton and Stanground
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fletton and Stanground
- Demographics of Fletton and Stanground
- Questions about crime in Fletton and Stanground
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (411), anti-social behaviour (224) and criminal damage and arson (96) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,273rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fletton and Stanground | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,082 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.5 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,981 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fletton and Stanground peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,266 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,048). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,082 | 98.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,144 | 104.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,084 | 98.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,150 | 104.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,202 | 109.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,266 | 115.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,061 | 96.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,048 | 95.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,084 | 98.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fletton and Stanground recorded notably more other crime (77% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (33% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (30% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (28% below) and drugs (28% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 28 to 41 and vehicle crime rose from 50 to 70, while criminal damage and arson fell from 119 to 96 and violence and sexual offences fell from 498 to 411.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 411 | 37.4 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 20.4 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 6.4 | 5.0 | +40% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +46% |
| Other crime | 41 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fletton and Stanground; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Stanground South (87.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fletton and Stanground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanground South | 1,078 | 87.7 | -11% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,112 | 106.2 | +8% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +268% |
| East | 2,340 | 166.9 | +69% |
| Hargate and Hempsted | 1,060 | 94.0 | -5% |
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | +18% |
| Orton Longueville | 1,009 | 91.6 | -7% |
| Hampton Vale | 974 | 90.1 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Fletton and Stanground over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “East Station Road” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near East Station Road | 74 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 56 |
| On or near Appleyard | 49 |
| On or near Fairfield Road | 42 |
| On or near Regal Place | 39 |
| On or near Belle Vue | 31 |
| On or near Tucker'S Yard | 30 |
| On or near Bittern Way | 29 |
| On or near Fellowes Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
Of the 858 crimes in Fletton and Stanground with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 224 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 395 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Fletton and Stanground has an estimated population of 10,981 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fletton and Stanground average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fletton and Stanground | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fletton and Stanground a safe place to live?
Fletton and Stanground recorded 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,273rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Fletton and Stanground?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 411 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (224).
Is crime in Fletton and Stanground going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fletton and Stanground was down 5% on the year before: 1,082 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,144 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fletton and Stanground?
About 10,981 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fletton and Stanground?
Fletton and Stanground 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.