Crime in Wittering, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
225 crimes were recorded in Wittering, Peterborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wittering, Peterborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Wittering, Peterborough
- Types of crime in Wittering, Peterborough
- Wittering, Peterborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wittering, Peterborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wittering, Peterborough
- Demographics of Wittering, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in Wittering, Peterborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (76), anti-social behaviour (50) and vehicle crime (27) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,631st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wittering, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 225 | 28,159 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,774 | 223,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wittering, Peterborough peaked in the year to August 2022 (248 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (161). 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 | 225 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 175 | 46.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 44.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 215 | 57.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 248 | 65.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 177 | 46.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 161 | 42.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 177 | 46.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 225 | 59.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wittering, Peterborough recorded notably more vehicle crime (44% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (41% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 62 to 76 and anti-social behaviour rose from 42 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 20.1 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 13.2 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 7.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 5.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wittering, Peterborough; the highest is Ravensthorpe (186.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnack, Peterborough (46.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wittering, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnack | 155 | 46.5 | -22% |
| Glinton and Castor | 335 | 53.4 | -10% |
| Bretton | 1,517 | 141.6 | +138% |
| West | 676 | 105.4 | +77% |
| Werrington | 818 | 93.8 | +57% |
| Orton Waterville | 850 | 90.8 | +52% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,260 | 186.1 | +212% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,612 | 141.7 | +138% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Wittering, Peterborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near Jefferson Close | 13 |
| On or near Collyweston Road | 12 |
| On or near Brock Close | 11 |
| On or near Bridge End | 10 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 10 |
| On or near Meadow Lane | 10 |
| On or near Boxer Road | 8 |
| On or near Black Swan Spinney | 7 |
| On or near Nene Close | 7 |
Of the 175 crimes in Wittering, Peterborough with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 68 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Wittering, Peterborough has an estimated population of 3,774 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (38%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (6.6%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (7.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wittering, Peterborough average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wittering, Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wittering, Peterborough a safe place to live?
Wittering, Peterborough recorded 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,631st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Wittering, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Wittering, Peterborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wittering, Peterborough was up 29% on the year before: 225 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 175 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wittering, Peterborough?
About 3,774 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wittering, Peterborough?
Wittering, 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.