Crime in Hampton Vale: statistics, rates and trends
958 crimes were recorded in Hampton Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hampton Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Hampton Vale
- Types of crime in Hampton Vale
- Hampton Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hampton Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hampton Vale
- Population and deprivation in Hampton Vale
- Questions about crime in Hampton Vale
- About this data
958 crimes were recorded in Hampton Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 366 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hampton Vale has the 1,543rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hampton Vale | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 958 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.6 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,812 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hampton Vale was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,044 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (818). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 958 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 932 | 86.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,044 | 96.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 940 | 86.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 903 | 83.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 929 | 85.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 818 | 75.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 927 | 85.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 888 | 82.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hampton Vale 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 drugs, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+88%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-29%) and other crime (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 366 | 33.9 | 0.99 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 16.2 | 1.06 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 6.0 | 0.73 | -29% |
| Public order | 62 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +88% |
| Drugs | 54 | 5.0 | 1.53 | +500% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.4 | 0.69 | -3% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.5 | 0.71 | +93% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.8 | 2.13 | +73% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 0.74 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.27 | -17% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.21 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hampton Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hampton Vale recorded 366 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hampton Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hampton Vale recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hampton Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hampton Vale recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hampton Vale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hampton Vale recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hampton Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hampton Vale recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hampton Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hampton Vale recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hampton Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hampton Vale recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hampton Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hampton Vale recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hampton Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hampton Vale recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hampton Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hampton Vale recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hampton Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hampton Vale recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hampton Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hampton Vale recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hampton Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hampton Vale 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hampton Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hampton Vale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hampton Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hampton Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hampton Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargate and Hempsted | 1,054 | 93.5 | +6% |
| Orton Longueville | 1,035 | 93.9 | +6% |
| Orton Waterville | 887 | 94.8 | +7% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,088 | 103.9 | +17% |
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,064 | 96.9 | +9% |
| Stanground South | 1,084 | 88.2 | -0% |
| West | 654 | 102.0 | +15% |
| Central | 5,407 | 357.2 | +303% |
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 Hampton Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waterhouse Way | 47 |
| On or near Dean Crescent | 42 |
| On or near Cygnet Road | 37 |
| On or near Brickstead Road | 34 |
| On or near A1(M) | 30 |
| On or near Morton Close | 28 |
| On or near Phorpres Close | 28 |
| On or near Wayside Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Peterfield Road | 23 |
| On or near Stewartby Avenue | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hampton Vale 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 | 336 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 27.7% |
| Not recorded | 175 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hampton Vale has an estimated population of 10,812. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hampton Vale sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hampton Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.7% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 25.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Hampton Vale a safe place to live?
Hampton Vale recorded 88.6 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 Hampton Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 366 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (175).
Is crime in Hampton Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hampton Vale was up 3% on the year before: 958 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 932 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hampton Vale?
Hampton Vale 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 Hampton Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.