Crime in West, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
676 crimes were recorded in West, Peterborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West, Peterborough at a glance
- Crime trends in West, Peterborough
- Types of crime in West, Peterborough
- West, Peterborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West, Peterborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in West, Peterborough
- Demographics of West, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in West, Peterborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (275), anti-social behaviour (107) and criminal damage and arson (78) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,112th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | West, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 676 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.4 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,411 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in West, Peterborough of any year here (676 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 676 | 105.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 597 | 93.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 502 | 78.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 538 | 83.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 539 | 84.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 529 | 82.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 560 | 87.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 626 | 97.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 671 | 104.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
Compared with England and Wales, West, Peterborough recorded notably more drugs (3.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (80% above the national rate) and other crime (70% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (40% below) and vehicle crime (31% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 45 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 42.9 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 12.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Drugs | 62 | 9.7 | 3.3 | +38% |
| Public order | 52 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West, Peterborough; the highest is Central, Peterborough (363.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Orton Waterville (90.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +76% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | +34% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,112 | 106.2 | +1% |
| Central | 5,495 | 363.0 | +244% |
| North | 1,531 | 137.4 | +30% |
| Orton Waterville | 850 | 90.8 | -14% |
| Orton Longueville | 1,009 | 91.6 | -13% |
| Park | 1,381 | 116.3 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in West, Peterborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Peacock Way” (278).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Peacock Way | 278 |
| On or near Greenham | 52 |
| On or near Tirrington | 30 |
| On or near Goffsmill | 22 |
| On or near Artindale | 21 |
| On or near Heaton Close | 20 |
| On or near Egar Way | 18 |
| On or near Lingwood Park | 18 |
| On or near Harewood Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Manton | 14 |
Of the 569 crimes in West, Peterborough with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 18% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 18.1% | 5.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 13.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
West, Peterborough has an estimated population of 6,411 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (25%, against 19%), more retired residents (28%, against 22%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West, Peterborough average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West, Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West, Peterborough a safe place to live?
West, Peterborough recorded 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,112th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in West, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in West, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in West, Peterborough was up 13% on the year before: 676 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 597 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West, Peterborough?
About 6,411 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West, Peterborough?
West, 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.