Crime in Wittering, Peterborough: statistics, rates and trends
222 crimes were recorded in Wittering, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wittering, Peterborough
- Questions about crime in Wittering, Peterborough
- About this data
222 crimes were recorded in Wittering, Peterborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 76 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wittering, Peterborough has the 2,650th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wittering, Peterborough | Peterborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 222 | 27,869 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.8 | 124.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,774 | 223,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wittering, Peterborough was highest in the year to July 2022 (246 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (168). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 222 | 58.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 172 | 45.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 178 | 47.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 212 | 56.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 246 | 65.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 174 | 46.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 168 | 44.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 180 | 47.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 220 | 58.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wittering, 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+31%) and anti-social behaviour (+14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 20.1 | 0.59 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 13.2 | 0.86 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 7.2 | 1.45 | +170% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 6.1 | 0.90 | +130% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -18% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.9 | 0.82 | -27% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -18% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +133% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.32 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wittering, Peterborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wittering, Peterborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wittering, Peterborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 170% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wittering, Peterborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 130% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wittering, Peterborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 14 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 down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wittering, Peterborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wittering, Peterborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wittering, Peterborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wittering, Peterborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wittering, Peterborough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wittering, Peterborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wittering, Peterborough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wittering, Peterborough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wittering, Peterborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wittering, Peterborough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wittering, Peterborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnack | 150 | 45.0 | -23% |
| Glinton and Castor | 330 | 52.6 | -11% |
| Bretton | 1,477 | 137.9 | +134% |
| West | 654 | 102.0 | +73% |
| Werrington | 810 | 92.9 | +58% |
| Orton Waterville | 887 | 94.8 | +61% |
| Ravensthorpe | 2,192 | 180.5 | +207% |
| Paston and Walton | 1,565 | 137.6 | +134% |
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 Wittering, Peterborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 23 |
| On or near Collyweston Road | 13 |
| On or near Jefferson Close | 13 |
| On or near Bridge End | 11 |
| On or near Meadow Lane | 10 |
| On or near Brock Close | 10 |
| On or near The Limes | 8 |
| On or near Boxer Road | 7 |
| On or near Nene Close | 7 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wittering, 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 | 67 | 30.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 65 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% |
Wittering, Peterborough has an estimated population of 3,774. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wittering, Peterborough sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wittering, Peterborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.1% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% |
| Private rented homes | 38.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Wittering, Peterborough a safe place to live?
Wittering, Peterborough recorded 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Wittering, Peterborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to July 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: 222 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 172 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wittering, Peterborough?
Wittering, 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 Wittering, Peterborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.