Crime in Hargate and Hempsted: statistics, rates and trends
1,060 crimes were recorded in Hargate and Hempsted in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hargate and Hempsted at a glance
- Crime trends in Hargate and Hempsted
- Types of crime in Hargate and Hempsted
- Hargate and Hempsted compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hargate and Hempsted
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hargate and Hempsted
- Demographics of Hargate and Hempsted
- Questions about crime in Hargate and Hempsted
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (404), anti-social behaviour (195) and shoplifting (118) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,391st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hargate and Hempsted | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,060 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.0 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,275 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hargate and Hempsted peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,074 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (658). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,060 | 94.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,048 | 92.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,074 | 95.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 803 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 702 | 62.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 690 | 61.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 658 | 58.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 659 | 58.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 763 | 67.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hargate and Hempsted recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.2 times the national rate) and other crime (43% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (45% below) and vehicle crime (30% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 24 to 34 and burglary rose from 23 to 31, while shoplifting fell from 164 to 118 and other theft fell from 55 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 404 | 35.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 17.3 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 118 | 10.5 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +42% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 2.7 | 0.8 | +25% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hargate and Hempsted; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Stanground South (87.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hargate and Hempsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Vale | 974 | 90.1 | -4% |
| Orton Longueville | 1,009 | 91.6 | -3% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,112 | 106.2 | +13% |
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,082 | 98.5 | +5% |
| Stanground South | 1,078 | 87.7 | -7% |
| Orton Waterville | 850 | 90.8 | -3% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +286% |
| West | 676 | 105.4 | +12% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Hargate and Hempsted over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 84 |
| On or near Morborn Road | 51 |
| On or near St Botolph Lane | 42 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 40 |
| On or near Beaumont Way | 30 |
| On or near Tabor Court | 29 |
| On or near Henson Drive | 27 |
| On or near Avebury Mews | 22 |
| On or near Broadstone Drive | 21 |
Of the 865 crimes in Hargate and Hempsted with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 195 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 44.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 229 | 26.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hargate and Hempsted has an estimated population of 11,275 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (5.2%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (7.6%, against 21.6%) and more children (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hargate and Hempsted average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hargate and Hempsted | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 28.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 75.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hargate and Hempsted a safe place to live?
Hargate and Hempsted recorded 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,391st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Hargate and Hempsted?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 404 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (195).
Is crime in Hargate and Hempsted going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hargate and Hempsted was up 1% on the year before: 1,060 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,048 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hargate and Hempsted?
About 11,275 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hargate and Hempsted?
Hargate and Hempsted 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.