Crime in Paston and Walton: statistics, rates and trends
1,565 crimes were recorded in Paston and Walton in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Paston and Walton
- Questions about crime in Paston and Walton
- About this data
1,565 crimes were recorded in Paston and Walton in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 562 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Paston and Walton has the 564th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Paston and Walton | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,565 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.6 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,374 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Paston and Walton was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,861 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,565). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,565 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,757 | 154.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,740 | 153.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,861 | 163.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,693 | 148.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,668 | 146.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,584 | 139.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,721 | 151.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,834 | 161.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Paston and Walton 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in burglary (+52%) and drugs (+43%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-35%) and public order (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 562 | 49.4 | 1.44 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 256 | 22.5 | 2.72 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 217 | 19.1 | 1.24 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 10.0 | 1.48 | -12% |
| Other theft | 95 | 8.4 | 1.31 | +13% |
| Public order | 66 | 5.8 | 0.87 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.2 | 1.05 | -35% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.4 | 1.24 | +52% |
| Drugs | 50 | 4.4 | 1.34 | +43% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.3 | 1.58 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 2.2 | 2.26 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.1 | 1.39 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.1 | 0.62 | -14% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.52 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Paston and Walton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Paston and Walton recorded 562 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Paston and Walton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Paston and Walton recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Paston and Walton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Paston and Walton recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Paston and Walton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Paston and Walton recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Paston and Walton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Paston and Walton recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Paston and Walton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Paston and Walton recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Paston and Walton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Paston and Walton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Paston and Walton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Paston and Walton recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Paston and Walton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Paston and Walton recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Paston and Walton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Paston and Walton recorded 38 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 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Paston and Walton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Paston and Walton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Paston and Walton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Paston and Walton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Paston and Walton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Paston and Walton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Paston and Walton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Paston and Walton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Paston and Walton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Paston and Walton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Paston and Walton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunthorpe | 704 | 67.4 | -51% |
| North | 1,557 | 139.8 | +2% |
| Park | 1,344 | 113.2 | -18% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,072 | 94.8 | -31% |
| Bretton | 1,477 | 137.9 | +0% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +31% |
| Werrington | 810 | 92.9 | -33% |
| Central | 5,407 | 357.2 | +160% |
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 Paston and Walton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 255 |
| On or near Chadburn | 117 |
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Lincoln Road | 50 |
| On or near Crabtree | 43 |
| On or near Sheepwalk | 42 |
| On or near Ulverston Close | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Cathwaite | 34 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Paston and Walton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 531 | 33.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 375 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 217 | 13.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 176 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Paston and Walton has an estimated population of 11,374. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Paston and Walton sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Paston and Walton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% |
| Social rented homes | 30.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.8% |
Is Paston and Walton a safe place to live?
Paston and Walton recorded 137.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Paston and Walton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 562 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (256).
Is crime in Paston and Walton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Paston and Walton was down 11% on the year before: 1,565 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,757 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Paston and Walton?
Paston and Walton 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 Paston and Walton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.