PE3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE3

PE3, Peterborough has recorded a total of 361 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PE3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PE3, encompassing approximately 33405 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (148) incidents (0.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (3.77% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)

PE3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 40
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20

PE3 Crime Map

Postcodes in PE3

The postcode district are associated with the PE3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PE3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14810.810.68%
Anti-social behaviour554.433.77%
Public order281.657.69%
Criminal damage and arson270.84-34.15%
Other crime250.8166.67%
Vehicle crime180.755.88%
Drugs140.5416.67%
Shoplifting130.42-40.91%
Other theft110.39-42.11%
Burglary90.33-18.18%
Possession of weapons50.27150.00%
Robbery30.15200.00%
Bicycle theft30.09-62.50%
Theft from the person20.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14711.26-28.29%
Anti-social behaviour534.40-33.75%
Criminal damage and arson411.5932.26%
Public order261.23-31.58%
Shoplifting220.784.76%
Other theft190.6611.76%
Vehicle crime170.57-15.00%
Other crime150.51-21.05%
Drugs120.4520.00%
Burglary110.3610.00%
Bicycle theft80.3333.33%
Theft from the person20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.06-75.00%
Robbery10.06-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20514.1651.85%
Anti-social behaviour806.1440.35%
Public order382.3922.58%
Criminal damage and arson311.14-6.06%
Shoplifting210.93133.33%
Vehicle crime200.6325.00%
Other crime190.6011.76%
Other theft170.57-26.09%
Burglary100.5125.00%
Drugs100.3025.00%
Possession of weapons80.30166.67%
Bicycle theft60.24-25.00%
Robbery50.1825.00%
Theft from the person30.15-40.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13510.69-7.53%
Anti-social behaviour574.047.55%
Criminal damage and arson331.71-10.81%
Public order310.99-6.06%
Other theft230.930.00%
Other crime170.69-15.00%
Vehicle crime160.51-20.00%
Shoplifting90.48-10.00%
Burglary80.2714.29%
Drugs80.24-11.11%
Bicycle theft80.24700.00%
Theft from the person50.24400.00%
Robbery40.15100.00%
Possession of weapons30.12-62.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14611.08-3.31%
Anti-social behaviour534.376.00%
Criminal damage and arson371.595.71%
Public order331.11-8.33%
Other theft230.99-8.00%
Other crime200.6933.33%
Vehicle crime200.6025.00%
Shoplifting100.60-50.00%
Drugs90.30-18.18%
Possession of weapons80.27166.67%
Burglary70.2416.67%
Robbery20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.03-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15111.294.86%
Anti-social behaviour504.52-7.41%
Public order361.509.09%
Criminal damage and arson351.08-5.41%
Other theft251.0538.89%
Shoplifting200.7542.86%
Vehicle crime160.60433.33%
Other crime150.480.00%
Drugs110.4522.22%
Burglary60.33-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.1833.33%
Possession of weapons30.12200.00%
Theft from the person30.0950.00%
Robbery20.09-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14410.3019.01%
Anti-social behaviour544.31-8.47%
Criminal damage and arson371.628.82%
Public order331.1132.00%
Other theft180.99100.00%
Other crime150.547.14%
Shoplifting140.4555.56%
Drugs90.42-25.00%
Burglary70.2716.67%
Robbery40.21300.00%
Bicycle theft30.12200.00%
Vehicle crime30.09-66.67%
Theft from the person20.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.06-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.19-12.95%
Anti-social behaviour593.6259.46%
Criminal damage and arson341.77-8.11%
Public order251.02-30.56%
Other crime140.7540.00%
Drugs120.42-20.00%
Other theft90.36-47.06%
Vehicle crime90.27-25.00%
Shoplifting90.27-50.00%
Burglary60.270.00%
Possession of weapons40.18-20.00%
Theft from the person30.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13910.097.75%
Anti-social behaviour374.16-2.63%
Criminal damage and arson371.115.71%
Public order361.1116.13%
Shoplifting181.0812.50%
Other theft170.54-37.04%
Drugs150.51-6.25%
Vehicle crime120.45-7.69%
Other crime100.36-9.09%
Burglary60.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons50.1825.00%
Theft from the person30.15-25.00%
Robbery20.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12910.428.40%
Anti-social behaviour383.86-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson351.140.00%
Public order311.05-22.50%
Other theft270.9322.73%
Burglary180.8120.00%
Shoplifting160.54-5.88%
Drugs160.4877.78%
Vehicle crime130.48-50.00%
Other crime110.3922.22%
Robbery40.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.12300.00%
Theft from the person40.12100.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11910.54-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour483.569.09%
Public order401.4421.21%
Criminal damage and arson351.2016.67%
Vehicle crime261.050.00%
Other theft220.784.76%
Shoplifting170.66-26.09%
Burglary150.51-25.00%
Other crime90.4550.00%
Drugs90.27-10.00%
Robbery80.27700.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15411.261.32%
Anti-social behaviour444.61-16.98%
Public order331.32-34.00%
Criminal damage and arson300.99-34.78%
Vehicle crime260.90160.00%
Shoplifting230.7835.29%
Other theft210.69-19.23%
Burglary200.63300.00%
Drugs100.60-16.67%
Other crime60.30-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.1825.00%
Possession of weapons30.150.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15211.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour534.550.00%
Public order501.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson461.500.00%
Other theft261.380.00%
Shoplifting170.780.00%
Drugs120.510.00%
Other crime100.360.00%
Vehicle crime100.300.00%
Theft from the person60.300.00%
Burglary50.180.00%
Bicycle theft40.150.00%
Robbery40.120.00%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1890 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 145.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024148
August 2024147
July 2024205
June 2024135
May 2024146
April 2024151
March 2024144
February 2024121
January 2024139
December 2023129
November 2023119
October 2023154
September 2023152

A total of 186 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
July 202419
June 202417
May 202420
April 202415
March 202415
February 202414
January 202410
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 681 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202453
July 202480
June 202457
May 202453
April 202450
March 202454
February 202459
January 202437
December 202338
November 202348
October 202344
September 202353

A total of 458 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202441
July 202431
June 202433
May 202437
April 202435
March 202437
February 202434
January 202437
December 202335
November 202335
October 202330
September 202346

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202417
June 202423
May 202423
April 202425
March 202418
February 20249
January 202417
December 202327
November 202322
October 202321
September 202326

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202421
June 20249
May 202410
April 202420
March 202414
February 20249
January 202418
December 202316
November 202317
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202420
June 202416
May 202420
April 202416
March 20243
February 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202326
October 202326
September 202310

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 202318
November 202315
October 202320
September 20235

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 202412
January 202415
December 202316
November 20239
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
July 202438
June 202431
May 202433
April 202436
March 202433
February 202425
January 202436
December 202331
November 202340
October 202333
September 202350

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prison
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other crime15
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Sandford
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Peacock Way
    Total12
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Stumpacre
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Winslow Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Barnstock
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Adderley
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Mayor'S Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Allport Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Tirrington
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. A47
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clifton Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
  • 18. The Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cottesmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Dingley Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Chelveston Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Tansor Garth
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bradwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woburn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 25. Enterprise Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Heltwate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Muswell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Lowick Gardens
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Naseby Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1