Crime in Park, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,381 crimes were recorded in Park, Peterborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Park, Peterborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Park, Peterborough
- Types of crime in Park, Peterborough
- Park, Peterborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park, Peterborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park, Peterborough
- Demographics of Park, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in Park, Peterborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (547), anti-social behaviour (235) and criminal damage and arson (130) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 885th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Park, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,381 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.3 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,871 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Park, Peterborough of any year here (1,381 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,381 | 116.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,337 | 112.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,222 | 102.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,263 | 106.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,342 | 113.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,236 | 104.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,338 | 112.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,205 | 101.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,213 | 102.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 144 |
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 123 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
Compared with England and Wales, Park, Peterborough recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate), drugs (90% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (62% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 45 to 74 and criminal damage and arson rose from 105 to 130, while vehicle crime fell from 124 to 87 and other crime fell from 50 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 547 | 46.1 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 19.8 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 130 | 11.0 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 7.3 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other theft | 78 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Drugs | 74 | 6.2 | 3.3 | +64% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 60 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Park, Peterborough; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Gunthorpe (68.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | 1,531 | 137.4 | +18% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +212% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,068 | 94.4 | -19% |
| East | 2,340 | 166.9 | +43% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +60% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | +22% |
| Gunthorpe | 716 | 68.6 | -41% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Park, Peterborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Princes Gate” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Princes Gate | 100 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 71 |
| On or near Dogsthorpe Road | 68 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 54 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 53 |
| On or near Eastfield Road | 51 |
| On or near All Saints Road | 50 |
| On or near Century Square | 42 |
| On or near Tait Close | 40 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 39 |
Of the 1,146 crimes in Park, Peterborough with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 235 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 515 | 44.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 304 | 26.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Park, Peterborough has an estimated population of 11,871 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park, Peterborough average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Park, Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Park, Peterborough a safe place to live?
Park, Peterborough recorded 116.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 885th 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Park, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 547 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (235).
Is crime in Park, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park, Peterborough was up 3% on the year before: 1,381 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,337 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park, Peterborough?
About 11,871 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park, Peterborough?
Park, 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.