Crime in Paston and Walton: statistics, rates and trends
1,612 crimes were recorded in Paston and Walton in the 12 months to August 2026, 141.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Paston and Walton at a glance
- Crime trends in Paston and Walton
- Types of crime in Paston and Walton
- Paston and Walton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Paston and Walton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Paston and Walton
- Demographics of Paston and Walton
- Questions about crime in Paston and Walton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (585), shoplifting (254) and anti-social behaviour (224) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 516th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Paston and Walton | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,612 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 141.7 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,374 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Paston and Walton of any year here (1,612 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,612 | 141.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,698 | 149.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,773 | 155.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,849 | 162.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,705 | 149.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,658 | 145.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,617 | 142.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,697 | 149.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,812 | 159.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 168 |
| July 2026 | 189 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 123 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 137 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 121 |
Compared with England and Wales, Paston and Walton recorded notably more shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate) and other crime (58% above the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 35 to 52 and drugs rose from 34 to 50, while vehicle crime fell from 77 to 61 and public order fell from 86 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 585 | 51.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 254 | 22.3 | 8.5 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 19.7 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 98 | 8.6 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 71 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +49% |
| Drugs | 50 | 4.4 | 3.3 | +47% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.1 | 1.0 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Paston and Walton; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Gunthorpe (68.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Paston and Walton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunthorpe | 716 | 68.6 | -52% |
| North | 1,531 | 137.4 | -3% |
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | -18% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,068 | 94.4 | -33% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | 0% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +31% |
| Werrington | 818 | 93.8 | -34% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +156% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Paston and Walton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (255).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 255 |
| On or near Chadburn | 120 |
| On or near Supermarket | 81 |
| On or near Lincoln Road | 51 |
| On or near Sheepwalk | 44 |
| On or near Ulverston Close | 44 |
| On or near Crabtree | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Cathwaite | 35 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 33 |
Of the 1,388 crimes in Paston and Walton with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 224 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 555 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 381 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 174 | 12.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Paston and Walton has an estimated population of 11,374 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Paston and Walton average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Paston and Walton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Paston and Walton a safe place to live?
Paston and Walton recorded 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 516th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Paston and Walton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 585 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (254).
Is crime in Paston and Walton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Paston and Walton was down 5% on the year before: 1,612 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,698 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Paston and Walton?
About 11,374 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Paston and Walton?
Paston and Walton 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.