Crime in Werrington, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
810 crimes were recorded in Werrington, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Werrington, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in Werrington, Peterborough
- About this data
810 crimes were recorded in Werrington, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Werrington, Peterborough has the 1,413th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Werrington, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 810 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.9 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,722 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Werrington, Peterborough was highest in the year to July 2026 (810 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (564). Over the whole period it rose 44%, 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 | 810 | 92.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 700 | 80.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 639 | 73.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 767 | 87.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 620 | 71.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 602 | 69.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 570 | 65.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 605 | 69.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 564 | 64.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Werrington, Peterborough 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 shoplifting, drugs, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+89%) and burglary (+80%). The largest falls were in other crime (-61%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 23.0 | 0.67 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 17.4 | 1.14 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 16.5 | 1.99 | +11% |
| Drugs | 76 | 8.7 | 2.67 | +1420% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.8 | 0.88 | +89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +12% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -26% |
| Burglary | 36 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +80% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.3 | 0.68 | +16% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.5 | 1.53 | +160% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.0 | 1.25 | +50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Werrington, Peterborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Werrington, Peterborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Werrington, Peterborough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Werrington, Peterborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1420% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Werrington, Peterborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 51 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 up 89% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Werrington, Peterborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Werrington, Peterborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Werrington, Peterborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Werrington, Peterborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Werrington, Peterborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Werrington, Peterborough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Werrington, Peterborough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Werrington, Peterborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Werrington, Peterborough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Werrington, Peterborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Werrington, Peterborough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Werrington, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunthorpe | 704 | 67.4 | -27% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,565 | 137.6 | +48% |
| Glinton and Castor | 330 | 52.6 | -43% |
| Bretton | 1,477 | 137.9 | +48% |
| North | 1,557 | 139.8 | +50% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +94% |
| Park | 1,344 | 113.2 | +22% |
| Dogsthorpe | 1,072 | 94.8 | +2% |
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 Werrington, Peterborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 227 |
| On or near Werrington Parkway | 74 |
| On or near Sutton Court | 37 |
| On or near Uplands | 32 |
| On or near Wainwright | 22 |
| On or near Welbourne | 21 |
| On or near Sunnymead | 20 |
| On or near Swallowfield | 19 |
| On or near Dukesmead | 17 |
| On or near Gatenby | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Werrington, Peterborough 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 30.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 18.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 7.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 6.4% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Werrington, Peterborough has an estimated population of 8,722. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Werrington, Peterborough sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Werrington, Peterborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Werrington, Peterborough a safe place to live?
Werrington, Peterborough recorded 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Werrington, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Werrington, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Werrington, Peterborough was up 16% on the year before: 810 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 700 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Werrington, Peterborough?
Werrington, Peterborough 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 Werrington, Peterborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.