Crime in Fletton and Woodston: statistics, rates and trends
1,088 crimes were recorded in Fletton and Woodston in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fletton and Woodston
- Questions about crime in Fletton and Woodston
- About this data
1,088 crimes were recorded in Fletton and Woodston in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 443 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fletton and Woodston has the 1,147th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fletton and Woodston | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,088 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.9 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,474 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fletton and Woodston was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,130 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (929). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 1,088 | 103.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,066 | 101.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 929 | 88.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,119 | 106.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,111 | 106.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,043 | 99.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,130 | 107.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 938 | 89.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,034 | 98.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fletton and Woodston 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 anti-social behaviour, other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+95%) and public order (+42%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-71%) and shoplifting (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 443 | 42.3 | 1.24 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 236 | 22.5 | 1.47 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 7.2 | 1.06 | -24% |
| Public order | 64 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 5.0 | 1.01 | -4% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -16% |
| Drugs | 39 | 3.7 | 1.14 | +95% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.6 | 1.03 | -14% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.2 | 1.54 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.9 | 1.97 | +54% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -55% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.70 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fletton and Woodston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fletton and Woodston recorded 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fletton and Woodston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fletton and Woodston recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fletton and Woodston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fletton and Woodston recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fletton and Woodston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fletton and Woodston recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fletton and Woodston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fletton and Woodston recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fletton and Woodston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fletton and Woodston recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fletton and Woodston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fletton and Woodston recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fletton and Woodston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fletton and Woodston recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fletton and Woodston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fletton and Woodston recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fletton and Woodston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fletton and Woodston recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fletton and Woodston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fletton and Woodston recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fletton and Woodston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fletton and Woodston recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fletton and Woodston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fletton and Woodston recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fletton and Woodston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fletton and Woodston recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fletton and Woodston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fletton and Woodston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fletton and Woodston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,064 | 96.9 | -7% |
| Central | 5,407 | 357.2 | +244% |
| Hargate and Hempsted | 1,054 | 93.5 | -10% |
| West | 654 | 102.0 | -2% |
| Orton Longueville | 1,035 | 93.9 | -10% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +74% |
| Stanground South | 1,084 | 88.2 | -15% |
| Park | 1,344 | 113.2 | +9% |
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 Fletton and Woodston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elm Street | 74 |
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near The Squires | 44 |
| On or near Belsize Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Cubitt Way | 35 |
| On or near Grove Street | 35 |
| On or near Cumberleaf Close | 34 |
| On or near Barford Close | 33 |
| On or near Charnwood Close | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fletton and Woodston 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 | 385 | 35.4% |
| Not recorded | 236 | 21.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 221 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Fletton and Woodston has an estimated population of 10,474. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fletton and Woodston sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fletton and Woodston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 33.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Fletton and Woodston a safe place to live?
Fletton and Woodston recorded 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Fletton and Woodston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (236).
Is crime in Fletton and Woodston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fletton and Woodston was up 2% on the year before: 1,088 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,066 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fletton and Woodston?
Fletton and Woodston 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 Fletton and Woodston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.