Crime in Stanground South: statistics, rates and trends
1,078 crimes were recorded in Stanground South in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stanground South at a glance
- Crime trends in Stanground South
- Types of crime in Stanground South
- Stanground South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stanground South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stanground South
- Demographics of Stanground South
- Questions about crime in Stanground South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (505), anti-social behaviour (186) and criminal damage and arson (73) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,574th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stanground South | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,078 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.7 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,287 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stanground South peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,173 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (854). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,078 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,136 | 92.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,106 | 90.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,173 | 95.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,071 | 87.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 940 | 76.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 952 | 77.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 854 | 69.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 970 | 78.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stanground South recorded notably more other crime (42% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (77% below) and public order (56% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 27 to 36 and violence and sexual offences rose from 404 to 505, while shoplifting fell from 58 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 284 to 186.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 505 | 41.1 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 15.1 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.0 | 8.5 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Stanground South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanground South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletton and Stanground | 1,082 | 98.5 | +12% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,112 | 106.2 | +21% |
| Hargate and Hempsted | 1,060 | 94.0 | +7% |
| East | 2,340 | 166.9 | +90% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +314% |
| Hampton Vale | 974 | 90.1 | +3% |
| Orton Longueville | 1,009 | 91.6 | +4% |
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | +33% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Stanground South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sandpiper Drive” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandpiper Drive | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Fleet Way | 35 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 33 |
| On or near Fellowes Road | 30 |
| On or near Earls Close | 28 |
| On or near Havelock Drive | 28 |
| On or near High Street | 27 |
| On or near South Street | 27 |
| On or near Daphne Grove | 24 |
Of the 892 crimes in Stanground South with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 410 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 25.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Stanground South has an estimated population of 12,287 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (11%, against 19%), more children (25%, against 18%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stanground South average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stanground South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stanground South a safe place to live?
Stanground South recorded 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,574th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Stanground South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 505 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in Stanground South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanground South was down 5% on the year before: 1,078 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,136 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stanground South?
About 12,287 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stanground South?
Stanground South 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.