Crime in North, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,531 crimes were recorded in North, Peterborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in North, Peterborough at a glance
- Crime trends in North, Peterborough
- Types of crime in North, Peterborough
- North, Peterborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North, Peterborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in North, Peterborough
- Demographics of North, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in North, Peterborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (551), anti-social behaviour (256) and criminal damage and arson (126) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 566th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | North, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,531 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.4 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,141 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in North, Peterborough of any year here (1,531 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,531 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,753 | 157.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,607 | 144.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,768 | 158.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,644 | 147.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,705 | 153.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,693 | 152.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,762 | 158.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,640 | 147.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 137 |
| April 2026 | 156 |
| March 2026 | 132 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 143 |
| December 2025 | 132 |
| November 2025 | 142 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
Compared with England and Wales, North, Peterborough recorded notably more drugs (2.7 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 38 to 97 and other crime rose from 46 to 59, while shoplifting fell from 186 to 102 and vehicle crime fell from 105 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 551 | 49.5 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 256 | 23.0 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 126 | 11.3 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 9.2 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Drugs | 97 | 8.7 | 3.3 | +155% |
| Public order | 83 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 79 | 7.1 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Other crime | 59 | 5.3 | 2.1 | +28% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -34% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than North, Peterborough; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Gunthorpe (68.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | -15% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | +3% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +35% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,068 | 94.4 | -31% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +164% |
| Gunthorpe | 716 | 68.6 | -50% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | +3% |
| East | 2,340 | 166.9 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in North, Peterborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brassey Close” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brassey Close | 127 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near Berry Court | 82 |
| On or near Peppercorn Close | 78 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 61 |
| On or near Thistlemoor Road | 52 |
| On or near Woodcote Close | 50 |
| On or near English Street | 49 |
| On or near Crocus Grove | 48 |
| On or near Cowper Road | 47 |
Of the 1,275 crimes in North, Peterborough with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 256 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 557 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 362 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
North, Peterborough has an estimated population of 11,141 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (36%, against 18%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North, Peterborough average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | North, Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 35.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 58.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is North, Peterborough a safe place to live?
North, Peterborough recorded 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 566th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and other crime.
What is the most common crime in North, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 551 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (256).
Is crime in North, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in North, Peterborough was down 13% on the year before: 1,531 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,753 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North, Peterborough?
About 11,141 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North, Peterborough?
North, Peterborough 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.