Crime in North, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,557 crimes were recorded in North, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in North, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in North, Peterborough
- About this data
1,557 crimes were recorded in North, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 561 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North, Peterborough has the 536th highest crime rate.
| Measure | North, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,557 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.8 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,141 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North, Peterborough was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,797 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,557). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 1,557 | 139.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,797 | 161.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,579 | 141.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,763 | 158.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,628 | 146.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,714 | 153.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,693 | 152.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,744 | 156.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,653 | 148.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 153 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North, Peterborough 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+150%) and other crime (+22%). The largest falls were in robbery (-61%) and vehicle crime (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 561 | 50.4 | 1.47 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 260 | 23.3 | 1.52 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 134 | 12.0 | 1.77 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 115 | 10.3 | 1.25 | -33% |
| Drugs | 95 | 8.5 | 2.61 | +150% |
| Public order | 86 | 7.7 | 1.16 | -5% |
| Other theft | 76 | 6.8 | 1.07 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 5.7 | 1.17 | -46% |
| Other crime | 56 | 5.0 | 2.38 | +22% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.7 | 1.32 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 2.2 | 2.31 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.3 | 1.64 | -12% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.60 | -61% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.8 | 0.48 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in North, Peterborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North, Peterborough recorded 561 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 36.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North, Peterborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North, Peterborough recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North, Peterborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North, Peterborough recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North, Peterborough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North, Peterborough recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North, Peterborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North, Peterborough recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North, Peterborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North, Peterborough recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North, Peterborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North, Peterborough recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North, Peterborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North, Peterborough recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North, Peterborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North, Peterborough recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North, Peterborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North, Peterborough recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North, Peterborough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North, Peterborough recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North, Peterborough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North, Peterborough recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North, Peterborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North, Peterborough recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North, Peterborough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North, Peterborough recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North, Peterborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North, Peterborough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,344 | 113.2 | -19% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,565 | 137.6 | -2% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +29% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,072 | 94.8 | -32% |
| Central | 5,407 | 357.2 | +156% |
| Gunthorpe | 704 | 67.4 | -52% |
| Bretton | 1,477 | 137.9 | -1% |
| East | 2,342 | 167.0 | +20% |
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 North, Peterborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brassey Close | 118 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 86 |
| On or near Berry Court | 82 |
| On or near Peppercorn Close | 74 |
| On or near Cowper Road | 67 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 63 |
| On or near Woodcote Close | 58 |
| On or near Thistlemoor Road | 57 |
| On or near Crocus Grove | 48 |
| On or near Rock Road | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North, Peterborough 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 | 572 | 36.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 372 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 260 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
North, Peterborough has an estimated population of 11,141. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North, Peterborough sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North, Peterborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.8% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 58.7% |
Is North, Peterborough a safe place to live?
North, Peterborough recorded 139.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 North, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 561 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (260).
Is crime in North, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in North, Peterborough was down 13% on the year before: 1,557 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,797 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North, Peterborough?
North, Peterborough 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 North, Peterborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.