Crime in Orton Waterville: statistics, rates and trends
850 crimes were recorded in Orton Waterville in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Orton Waterville at a glance
- Crime trends in Orton Waterville
- Types of crime in Orton Waterville
- Orton Waterville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Orton Waterville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Orton Waterville
- Demographics of Orton Waterville
- Questions about crime in Orton Waterville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (248), anti-social behaviour (140) and shoplifting (107) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,474th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Orton Waterville | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 850 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.8 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,357 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Orton Waterville of any year here (850 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 850 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,067 | 114.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,088 | 116.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 925 | 98.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 913 | 97.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 971 | 103.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,006 | 107.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 860 | 91.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 921 | 98.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
Compared with England and Wales, Orton Waterville recorded notably more other crime (62% above the national rate), shoplifting (35% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (30% above the national rate), and notably less public order (47% below) and violence and sexual offences (23% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 27 to 40 and other crime rose from 22 to 32, while public order fell from 60 to 33 and shoplifting fell from 190 to 107.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 26.5 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 15.0 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 11.4 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 60 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +45% |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Orton Waterville; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hampton Vale (90.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orton Waterville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Longueville | 1,009 | 91.6 | +1% |
| Hampton Vale | 974 | 90.1 | -1% |
| Hargate and Hempsted | 1,060 | 94.0 | +3% |
| West | 676 | 105.4 | +16% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,112 | 106.2 | +17% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +105% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +300% |
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,082 | 98.5 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Orton Waterville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 95 |
| On or near Milnyard Square | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 50 |
| On or near Hinchcliffe | 30 |
| On or near Brudenell | 29 |
| On or near Misterton Court | 23 |
| On or near Napier Place | 22 |
| On or near Ledham | 21 |
| On or near Scotendon | 19 |
Of the 710 crimes in Orton Waterville with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 140 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 268 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 237 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 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 Waterville has an estimated population of 9,357 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (27%, against 22%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Orton Waterville average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Orton Waterville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Orton Waterville a safe place to live?
Orton Waterville recorded 90.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,474th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Orton Waterville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (140).
Is crime in Orton Waterville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orton Waterville was down 20% on the year before: 850 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,067 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Orton Waterville?
About 9,357 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Orton Waterville?
Orton Waterville 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.