Crime in Orton Longueville: statistics, rates and trends
1,009 crimes were recorded in Orton Longueville in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Orton Longueville at a glance
- Crime trends in Orton Longueville
- Types of crime in Orton Longueville
- Orton Longueville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Orton Longueville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Orton Longueville
- Demographics of Orton Longueville
- Questions about crime in Orton Longueville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (427), anti-social behaviour (185) and criminal damage and arson (107) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,449th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Orton Longueville | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,009 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.6 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,019 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Orton Longueville of any year here (1,009 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,009 | 91.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,083 | 98.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,269 | 115.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,330 | 120.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,486 | 134.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,166 | 105.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,196 | 108.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,176 | 106.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,298 | 117.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 128 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Orton Longueville recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.1 times the national rate), other crime (55% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (44% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (41% below) and other theft (41% below). On the year before, public order rose from 43 to 52, while anti-social behaviour fell from 258 to 185.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 427 | 38.8 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 16.8 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 9.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Orton Longueville; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Stanground South (87.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orton Longueville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Waterville | 850 | 90.8 | -1% |
| Hargate and Hempsted | 1,060 | 94.0 | +3% |
| Hampton Vale | 974 | 90.1 | -2% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,112 | 106.2 | +16% |
| West | 676 | 105.4 | +15% |
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,082 | 98.5 | +8% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +296% |
| Stanground South | 1,078 | 87.7 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Orton Longueville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Benyon Grove | 56 |
| On or near Bringhurst | 56 |
| On or near Alnwick | 51 |
| On or near Hetley | 41 |
| On or near Leighton | 34 |
| On or near Cheyney Court | 31 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 31 |
| On or near Bifield | 29 |
| On or near Beckingham | 24 |
Of the 824 crimes in Orton Longueville with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 185 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 46.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 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% |
Orton Longueville has an estimated population of 11,019 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Orton Longueville average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Orton Longueville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Orton Longueville a safe place to live?
Orton Longueville recorded 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,449th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Orton Longueville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Orton Longueville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orton Longueville was down 7% on the year before: 1,009 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,083 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Orton Longueville?
About 11,019 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Orton Longueville?
Orton Longueville 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.