Crime in Werrington, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
818 crimes were recorded in Werrington, Peterborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Werrington, Peterborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Werrington, Peterborough
- Types of crime in Werrington, Peterborough
- Werrington, Peterborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Werrington, Peterborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Werrington, Peterborough
- Demographics of Werrington, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in Werrington, Peterborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (210), anti-social behaviour (159) and shoplifting (136) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,397th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Werrington, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 818 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.8 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,722 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Werrington, Peterborough of any year here (818 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 46%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 818 | 93.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 710 | 81.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 629 | 72.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 767 | 87.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 618 | 70.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 623 | 71.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 554 | 63.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 606 | 69.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 561 | 64.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 138 |
Compared with England and Wales, Werrington, Peterborough recorded notably more drugs (2.6 times the national rate) and shoplifting (84% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (35% below) and other theft (31% below). On the year before, public order rose from 27 to 55 and burglary rose from 22 to 33, while other theft fell from 56 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 24.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 15.6 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Drugs | 74 | 8.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 55 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +104% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +22% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Werrington, Peterborough; the highest is Ravensthorpe (186.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Glinton and Castor (53.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Werrington, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunthorpe | 716 | 68.6 | -27% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | +51% |
| Glinton and Castor | 335 | 53.4 | -43% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | +51% |
| North | 1,531 | 137.4 | +47% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +98% |
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | +24% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,068 | 94.4 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Werrington, Peterborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (220).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 220 |
| On or near Werrington Parkway | 73 |
| On or near Sutton Court | 42 |
| On or near Uplands | 30 |
| On or near Sunnymead | 21 |
| On or near Swallowfield | 21 |
| On or near Wainwright | 21 |
| On or near Dukesmead | 20 |
| On or near Welbourne | 20 |
| On or near Gatenby | 19 |
Of the 659 crimes in Werrington, Peterborough with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 159 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 235 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Werrington, Peterborough has an estimated population of 8,722 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Werrington, Peterborough average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Werrington, Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Werrington, Peterborough a safe place to live?
Werrington, Peterborough recorded 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,397th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Werrington, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Werrington, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Werrington, Peterborough was up 15% on the year before: 818 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 710 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Werrington, Peterborough?
About 8,722 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Werrington, Peterborough?
Werrington, 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.