Crime in West, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
654 crimes were recorded in West, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in West, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in West, Peterborough
- About this data
654 crimes were recorded in West, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 266 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West, Peterborough has the 1,196th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 654 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.0 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,411 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West, Peterborough was highest in the year to July 2026 (654 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (512). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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 | 654 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 590 | 92.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 512 | 79.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 522 | 81.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 550 | 85.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 522 | 81.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 574 | 89.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 632 | 98.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 653 | 101.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West, 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 criminal damage and arson, drugs, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+30%) and other crime (+19%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 41.5 | 1.21 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 16.2 | 1.06 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 11.4 | 1.68 | +7% |
| Drugs | 61 | 9.5 | 2.91 | +30% |
| Public order | 51 | 8.0 | 1.20 | +2% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.9 | 1.85 | +19% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.7 | 0.59 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -18% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.7 | 0.75 | +42% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.6 | 1.61 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in West, Peterborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West, Peterborough recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West, Peterborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West, Peterborough recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West, Peterborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West, Peterborough recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West, Peterborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West, Peterborough recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West, Peterborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West, Peterborough recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West, Peterborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West, Peterborough recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West, Peterborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West, Peterborough recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West, Peterborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West, Peterborough recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West, Peterborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West, Peterborough recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West, Peterborough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West, Peterborough recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West, Peterborough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West, Peterborough recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West, Peterborough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West, Peterborough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West, Peterborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West, Peterborough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West, Peterborough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West, Peterborough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West, Peterborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West, Peterborough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +77% |
| Bretton | 1,477 | 137.9 | +35% |
| Fletton and Woodston | 1,088 | 103.9 | +2% |
| Central | 5,407 | 357.2 | +250% |
| North | 1,557 | 139.8 | +37% |
| Orton Waterville | 887 | 94.8 | -7% |
| Orton Longueville | 1,035 | 93.9 | -8% |
| Park | 1,344 | 113.2 | +11% |
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 West, Peterborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Peacock Way | 254 |
| On or near Greenham | 55 |
| On or near Tirrington | 37 |
| On or near Heaton Close | 22 |
| On or near Goffsmill | 21 |
| On or near Artindale | 20 |
| On or near Lingwood Park | 19 |
| On or near Copeland | 17 |
| On or near Harewood Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Egar Way | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 32.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 104 | 15.9% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 15.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
West, Peterborough has an estimated population of 6,411. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West, Peterborough sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West, Peterborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is West, Peterborough a safe place to live?
West, Peterborough recorded 102.0 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 West, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in West, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in West, Peterborough was up 11% on the year before: 654 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 590 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West, Peterborough?
West, 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 West, Peterborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.