Crime in Orton Waterville: statistics, rates and trends
887 crimes were recorded in Orton Waterville in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Orton Waterville
- Questions about crime in Orton Waterville
- About this data
887 crimes were recorded in Orton Waterville in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 255 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Orton Waterville has the 1,372nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Orton Waterville | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 887 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.8 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,357 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Orton Waterville was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,077 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (872). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 887 | 94.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,051 | 112.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,077 | 115.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 926 | 99.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 942 | 100.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 975 | 104.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 986 | 105.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 872 | 93.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 907 | 96.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Orton Waterville 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+87%) and criminal damage and arson (+15%). The largest falls were in public order (-51%) and shoplifting (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 255 | 27.3 | 0.80 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 15.8 | 1.03 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 115 | 12.3 | 1.48 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 8.9 | 1.31 | +15% |
| Other theft | 63 | 6.7 | 1.05 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.7 | 0.95 | -31% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.6 | 1.30 | +87% |
| Drugs | 32 | 3.4 | 1.05 | +300% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -51% |
| Other crime | 31 | 3.3 | 1.57 | +82% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.6 | 1.19 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.4 | 1.43 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.0 | 1.17 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.25 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Orton Waterville
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Orton Waterville recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Orton Waterville
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Orton Waterville recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Orton Waterville
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Orton Waterville recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Orton Waterville
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Orton Waterville recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Orton Waterville
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Orton Waterville recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Orton Waterville
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Orton Waterville recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Orton Waterville
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Orton Waterville recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Orton Waterville
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Orton Waterville recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Orton Waterville
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Orton Waterville recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Orton Waterville
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Orton Waterville recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Orton Waterville
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Orton Waterville recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Orton Waterville
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Orton Waterville recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Orton Waterville
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Orton Waterville recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Orton Waterville
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Orton Waterville recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Orton Waterville, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Orton Waterville.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orton Waterville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Longueville | 1,035 | 93.9 | -1% |
| Hampton Vale | 958 | 88.6 | -7% |
| Hargate and Hempsted | 1,054 | 93.5 | -1% |
| West | 654 | 102.0 | +8% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,088 | 103.9 | +10% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +90% |
| Central | 5,407 | 357.2 | +277% |
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,064 | 96.9 | +2% |
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 Orton Waterville over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 79 |
| On or near Milnyard Square | 73 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 51 |
| On or near Hinchcliffe | 36 |
| On or near Brudenell | 29 |
| On or near Ledham | 23 |
| On or near Misterton Court | 22 |
| On or near Napier Place | 22 |
| On or near Scotendon | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Orton Waterville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 294 | 33.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 148 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Orton Waterville has an estimated population of 9,357. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Orton Waterville sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Orton Waterville |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.9% |
Is Orton Waterville a safe place to live?
Orton Waterville recorded 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Orton Waterville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Orton Waterville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orton Waterville was down 16% on the year before: 887 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,051 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Orton Waterville?
Orton Waterville 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 Orton Waterville. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.