Crime in Glinton and Castor: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Glinton and Castor in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Glinton and Castor at a glance
- Crime trends in Glinton and Castor
- Types of crime in Glinton and Castor
- Glinton and Castor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Glinton and Castor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Glinton and Castor
- Demographics of Glinton and Castor
- Questions about crime in Glinton and Castor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (109), anti-social behaviour (73) and criminal damage and arson (30) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,883rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Glinton and Castor | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 335 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.4 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,274 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Glinton and Castor peaked in the year to August 2021 (401 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (325). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 335 | 53.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 344 | 54.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 379 | 60.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 349 | 55.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 358 | 57.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 401 | 63.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 325 | 51.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 338 | 53.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 364 | 58.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (52% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 43 to 73, while violence and sexual offences fell from 160 to 109 and public order fell from 25 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 17.4 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 11.6 | 15.4 | +70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Glinton and Castor; the highest is Ravensthorpe (186.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnack, Peterborough (46.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glinton and Castor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werrington | 818 | 93.8 | +76% |
| Barnack | 155 | 46.5 | -13% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | +165% |
| Gunthorpe | 716 | 68.6 | +28% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | +165% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +249% |
| North | 1,531 | 137.4 | +157% |
| West | 676 | 105.4 | +97% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Glinton and Castor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lincoln Road” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lincoln Road | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Ashburn Close | 23 |
| On or near Love'S Hill | 13 |
| On or near School Lane | 12 |
| On or near Helpston Road | 10 |
| On or near Walton Road | 10 |
| On or near Benams Close | 9 |
| On or near Woodcroft Road | 9 |
| On or near Castle End Road | 8 |
Of the 262 crimes in Glinton and Castor with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Glinton and Castor has an estimated population of 6,274 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Glinton and Castor average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Glinton and Castor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Glinton and Castor a safe place to live?
Glinton and Castor recorded 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,883rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Glinton and Castor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Glinton and Castor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Glinton and Castor was down 3% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 344 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Glinton and Castor?
About 6,274 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Glinton and Castor?
Glinton and Castor 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.