Crime in Glinton and Castor: statistics, rates and trends
330 crimes were recorded in Glinton and Castor in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Glinton and Castor
- Questions about crime in Glinton and Castor
- About this data
330 crimes were recorded in Glinton and Castor in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 110 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Glinton and Castor has the 2,917th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Glinton and Castor | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 330 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.6 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,274 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Glinton and Castor was highest in the year to July 2021 (422 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (327). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 330 | 52.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 364 | 58.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 376 | 59.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 342 | 54.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 341 | 54.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 422 | 67.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 327 | 52.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 330 | 52.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 353 | 56.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Glinton and Castor 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+37%).
The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-33%) and public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 17.5 | 0.51 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 11.2 | 0.73 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +4% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +21% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -24% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.9 | 0.81 | +38% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 0.98 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -60% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Glinton and Castor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Glinton and Castor recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Glinton and Castor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Glinton and Castor recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Glinton and Castor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Glinton and Castor recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Glinton and Castor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Glinton and Castor recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Glinton and Castor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Glinton and Castor recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Glinton and Castor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Glinton and Castor recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Glinton and Castor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Glinton and Castor recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Glinton and Castor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Glinton and Castor recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Glinton and Castor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Glinton and Castor recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Glinton and Castor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Glinton and Castor recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Glinton and Castor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Glinton and Castor recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Glinton and Castor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Glinton and Castor recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Glinton and Castor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Glinton and Castor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Glinton and Castor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Glinton and Castor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Glinton and Castor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Glinton and Castor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glinton and Castor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werrington | 810 | 92.9 | +77% |
| Barnack | 150 | 45.0 | -14% |
| Bretton | 1,477 | 137.9 | +162% |
| Gunthorpe | 704 | 67.4 | +28% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,565 | 137.6 | +162% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +243% |
| North | 1,557 | 139.8 | +166% |
| West | 654 | 102.0 | +94% |
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 Glinton and Castor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lincoln Road | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Ashburn Close | 24 |
| On or near Love'S Hill | 13 |
| On or near Benams Close | 10 |
| On or near Helpston Road | 10 |
| On or near Walton Road | 10 |
| On or near Woodcroft Road | 9 |
| On or near North Fen Road | 8 |
| On or near School Lane | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Glinton and Castor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 32.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 21.2% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Glinton and Castor has an estimated population of 6,274. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Glinton and Castor sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Glinton and Castor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Glinton and Castor a safe place to live?
Glinton and Castor recorded 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Glinton and Castor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Glinton and Castor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Glinton and Castor was down 9% on the year before: 330 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 364 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Glinton and Castor?
Glinton and Castor 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 Glinton and Castor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.