Crime in Fletton and Woodston: statistics, rates and trends
1,112 crimes were recorded in Fletton and Woodston in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fletton and Woodston at a glance
- Crime trends in Fletton and Woodston
- Types of crime in Fletton and Woodston
- Fletton and Woodston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fletton and Woodston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fletton and Woodston
- Demographics of Fletton and Woodston
- Questions about crime in Fletton and Woodston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (447), anti-social behaviour (239) and criminal damage and arson (84) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,095th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fletton and Woodston | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,112 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.2 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,474 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fletton and Woodston peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,120 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (931). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,112 | 106.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,059 | 101.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 931 | 88.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,107 | 105.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,106 | 105.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,067 | 101.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,120 | 106.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 955 | 91.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,001 | 95.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| July 2026 | 110 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fletton and Woodston recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate), other crime (54% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (49% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (29% below). On the year before, public order rose from 43 to 72 and drugs rose from 25 to 38, while other theft fell from 58 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 447 | 42.7 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 239 | 22.8 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +67% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +52% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fletton and Woodston; 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 Woodston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,082 | 98.5 | -7% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +242% |
| Hargate and Hempsted | 1,060 | 94.0 | -11% |
| West | 676 | 105.4 | -1% |
| Orton Longueville | 1,009 | 91.6 | -14% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +75% |
| Stanground South | 1,078 | 87.7 | -17% |
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Fletton and Woodston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elm Street” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elm Street | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Belsize Avenue | 41 |
| On or near The Squires | 40 |
| On or near Barford Close | 39 |
| On or near Cumberleaf Close | 37 |
| On or near Grove Street | 36 |
| On or near Cubitt Way | 33 |
| On or near Charnwood Close | 30 |
Of the 873 crimes in Fletton and Woodston with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 239 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Fletton and Woodston has an estimated population of 10,474 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), a younger population (10%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fletton and Woodston average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Fletton and Woodston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fletton and Woodston a safe place to live?
Fletton and Woodston recorded 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,095th 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 Fletton and Woodston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 447 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (239).
Is crime in Fletton and Woodston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fletton and Woodston was up 5% on the year before: 1,112 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,059 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fletton and Woodston?
About 10,474 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fletton and Woodston?
Fletton and Woodston 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.