Crime in Ravensthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
2,260 crimes were recorded in Ravensthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 186.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ravensthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Ravensthorpe
- Types of crime in Ravensthorpe
- Ravensthorpe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ravensthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ravensthorpe
- Demographics of Ravensthorpe
- Questions about crime in Ravensthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,022), anti-social behaviour (266) and criminal damage and arson (172) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 246th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Ravensthorpe | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,260 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 186.1 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,145 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Ravensthorpe of any year here (2,260 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,260 | 186.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,992 | 164.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,927 | 158.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,893 | 155.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,020 | 166.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,870 | 154.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,860 | 153.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,748 | 143.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,707 | 140.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 216 |
| July 2026 | 198 |
| June 2026 | 202 |
| May 2026 | 194 |
| April 2026 | 159 |
| March 2026 | 189 |
| February 2026 | 182 |
| January 2026 | 176 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 214 |
| October 2025 | 196 |
| September 2025 | 164 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ravensthorpe recorded notably more other crime (4.1 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (2.5 times the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 39 to 67 and drugs rose from 47 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,022 | 84.1 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 21.9 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 172 | 14.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 146 | 12.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 11.9 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Other theft | 112 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Other crime | 105 | 8.6 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Drugs | 74 | 6.1 | 3.3 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Burglary | 67 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +72% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 2.6 | 1.0 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ravensthorpe; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest West, Peterborough (105.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ravensthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| West | 676 | 105.4 | -43% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | -24% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +95% |
| North | 1,531 | 137.4 | -26% |
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | -37% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | -24% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,112 | 106.2 | -43% |
| East | 2,340 | 166.9 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Ravensthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sandford” (400).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandford | 400 |
| On or near Prison | 254 |
| On or near A47 | 134 |
| On or near Hospital | 104 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Cottesmore Close | 50 |
| On or near Lowick Gardens | 49 |
| On or near Chelveston Way | 47 |
| On or near Hampton Court | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
Of the 1,994 crimes in Ravensthorpe with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 266 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 833 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 434 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 265 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 153 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 112 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Ravensthorpe has an estimated population of 12,145 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ravensthorpe average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ravensthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ravensthorpe a safe place to live?
Ravensthorpe recorded 186.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 246th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Ravensthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,022 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (266).
Is crime in Ravensthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ravensthorpe was up 13% on the year before: 2,260 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,992 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ravensthorpe?
About 12,145 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ravensthorpe?
Ravensthorpe 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.