PE2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE2

PE2, Peterborough has recorded a total of 533 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PE2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PE2, encompassing approximately 54402 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (220) incidents (-13.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (125) incidents (20.19% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (41) incidents (-10.87% decrease)

PE2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

PE2 Crime Map

Postcodes in PE2

The postcode district are associated with the PE2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PE2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2209.80-13.39%
Anti-social behaviour1254.0420.19%
Criminal damage and arson412.30-10.87%
Vehicle crime260.7544.44%
Shoplifting260.48-13.33%
Other theft230.48-14.81%
Public order190.42-51.28%
Burglary140.3516.67%
Bicycle theft110.2622.22%
Other crime90.2012.50%
Possession of weapons60.1750.00%
Drugs50.11-16.67%
Robbery50.0966.67%
Theft from the person30.09-40.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 254 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25410.3935.11%
Anti-social behaviour1044.675.05%
Criminal damage and arson461.914.55%
Public order390.85-11.36%
Shoplifting300.72-25.00%
Other theft270.55-15.62%
Vehicle crime180.50-43.75%
Burglary120.3320.00%
Bicycle theft90.2250.00%
Other crime80.1714.29%
Drugs60.15-40.00%
Theft from the person50.1125.00%
Possession of weapons40.0933.33%
Robbery30.07-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1889.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour993.4632.00%
Criminal damage and arson441.8229.41%
Public order440.8176.00%
Shoplifting400.8117.65%
Other theft320.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime320.5968.42%
Burglary100.59-33.33%
Drugs100.180.00%
Other crime70.18-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.1350.00%
Robbery50.1166.67%
Theft from the person40.09-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1888.620.53%
Anti-social behaviour753.464.17%
Other theft401.38-11.11%
Shoplifting340.74-38.18%
Criminal damage and arson340.62-2.86%
Public order250.62-37.50%
Vehicle crime190.46-40.62%
Burglary150.35-11.76%
Other crime110.2837.50%
Drugs100.2011.11%
Possession of weapons60.180.00%
Theft from the person50.1166.67%
Bicycle theft40.09-60.00%
Robbery30.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1879.4819.11%
Anti-social behaviour723.4410.77%
Shoplifting551.32175.00%
Other theft451.0140.62%
Public order400.8390.48%
Criminal damage and arson350.742.94%
Vehicle crime320.6439.13%
Burglary170.59-5.56%
Bicycle theft100.31233.33%
Drugs90.18-25.00%
Other crime80.1714.29%
Theft from the person30.1550.00%
Robbery30.06-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1577.43-11.30%
Anti-social behaviour652.89-2.99%
Criminal damage and arson341.1936.00%
Other theft320.6218.52%
Vehicle crime230.59-17.86%
Public order210.42-30.00%
Shoplifting200.39-48.72%
Burglary180.37-14.29%
Drugs120.33100.00%
Other crime70.22-22.22%
Possession of weapons60.130.00%
Robbery40.11-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.07-57.14%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1778.27-3.80%
Anti-social behaviour673.2563.41%
Shoplifting391.2344.44%
Public order300.7225.00%
Vehicle crime280.55-6.67%
Other theft270.51-27.03%
Criminal damage and arson250.50-21.88%
Burglary210.465.00%
Other crime90.39125.00%
Robbery70.17250.00%
Bicycle theft70.13250.00%
Possession of weapons60.13-14.29%
Drugs60.11100.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1847.6313.58%
Anti-social behaviour413.3817.14%
Other theft370.7515.62%
Criminal damage and arson320.68-30.43%
Vehicle crime300.5950.00%
Shoplifting270.55-15.62%
Public order240.50-35.14%
Burglary200.4442.86%
Possession of weapons70.3775.00%
Other crime40.13-73.33%
Drugs30.07-66.67%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%
Robbery20.04-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.04-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.68-7.95%
Criminal damage and arson462.98-4.17%
Public order370.8512.12%
Anti-social behaviour350.68-60.67%
Shoplifting320.64-45.76%
Other theft320.59-15.79%
Vehicle crime200.59-45.95%
Other crime150.3787.50%
Burglary140.28-26.32%
Drugs90.26-25.00%
Robbery50.17-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.070.00%
Theft from the person30.07-57.14%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1769.93-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour893.24-12.75%
Shoplifting591.6443.90%
Criminal damage and arson481.0823.08%
Other theft380.88-20.83%
Vehicle crime370.70131.25%
Public order330.68-8.33%
Burglary190.61-17.39%
Drugs120.3571.43%
Other crime80.220.00%
Theft from the person70.15133.33%
Robbery60.13200.00%
Possession of weapons40.11-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.07300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1889.54-5.05%
Anti-social behaviour1023.465.15%
Other theft481.8754.84%
Shoplifting410.88105.00%
Criminal damage and arson390.75-20.41%
Public order360.72-20.00%
Burglary230.6615.00%
Vehicle crime160.42-20.00%
Other crime80.290.00%
Drugs70.15-22.22%
Possession of weapons50.1366.67%
Theft from the person30.09-40.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1989.373.66%
Anti-social behaviour973.64-11.82%
Criminal damage and arson491.78-15.52%
Public order450.907.14%
Other theft310.83-31.11%
Shoplifting200.57-31.03%
Vehicle crime200.37-53.49%
Burglary200.37-20.00%
Drugs90.3728.57%
Other crime80.1714.29%
Theft from the person50.1566.67%
Possession of weapons30.09-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.06-66.67%
Robbery20.06-60.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19110.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1103.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson582.020.00%
Other theft451.070.00%
Vehicle crime430.830.00%
Public order420.790.00%
Shoplifting290.770.00%
Burglary250.530.00%
Bicycle theft90.460.00%
Possession of weapons80.170.00%
Drugs70.150.00%
Other crime70.130.00%
Robbery50.130.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1081 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024125
June 2024104
May 202499
April 202475
March 202472
February 202465
January 202467
December 202341
November 202335
October 202389
September 2023102
August 202397
July 2023110

A total of 457 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202427
May 202432
April 202440
March 202445
February 202432
January 202427
December 202337
November 202332
October 202338
September 202348
August 202331
July 202345

A total of 344 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202418
May 202432
April 202419
March 202432
February 202423
January 202428
December 202330
November 202320
October 202337
September 202316
August 202320
July 202343

A total of 2470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 190.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 254 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024220
June 2024254
May 2024188
April 2024188
March 2024187
February 2024157
January 2024177
December 2023184
November 2023162
October 2023176
September 2023188
August 2023198
July 2023191

A total of 228 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 202410
April 202415
March 202417
February 202418
January 202421
December 202320
November 202314
October 202319
September 202323
August 202320
July 202325

A total of 435 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202439
May 202444
April 202425
March 202440
February 202421
January 202430
December 202324
November 202337
October 202333
September 202336
August 202345
July 202342

A total of 452 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202430
May 202440
April 202434
March 202455
February 202420
January 202439
December 202327
November 202332
October 202359
September 202341
August 202320
July 202329

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 202315
October 20238
September 20238
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 531 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202446
May 202444
April 202434
March 202435
February 202434
January 202425
December 202332
November 202346
October 202348
September 202339
August 202349
July 202358

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 202412
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202312
September 20237
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233
August 20235
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bifield
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Benyon Grove
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Oswald Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fen View
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 9. Bringhurst
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Celtic Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Meriton
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wootton Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Abbeyfields
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 14. East Station Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Andrea Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Winyates
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Sellers Grange
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Malborne Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wildlake
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
  • 21. Bathurst
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
  • 23. Eldern
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. High Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 25. Norham Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Milnyard Square
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pennington
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Misterton Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Paxton Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft1
  • 30. Clayton
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1