PE1 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE1 1LY

PE1 1LY, Peterborough has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 114.43 per 1,000 population. This PE1 1LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE1 postcode area, which has experienced 922 crimes and a crime rate of 16.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE1 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE1 1LY, encompassing approximately 2158 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE1 1LY area, explore the PE1 1LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-17.95% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-50.82% decrease)

PE1 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 68
  • Guildhall Walk with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25

PE1 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64114.43-17.95%
Shoplifting3729.65-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour3017.14-50.82%
Public order2113.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime189.7363.64%
Criminal damage and arson148.340.00%
Burglary136.49116.67%
Bicycle theft106.02-44.44%
Other theft104.63-23.08%
Drugs84.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons73.710.00%
Theft from the person73.2440.00%
Other crime53.24-37.50%
Robbery32.32-57.14%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78145.47-17.89%
Anti-social behaviour6136.1452.50%
Shoplifting4128.2628.12%
Public order3518.99-20.45%
Bicycle theft1816.21-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson148.34-33.33%
Other theft136.49-45.83%
Vehicle crime116.0283.33%
Drugs105.10-23.08%
Other crime84.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons73.710.00%
Robbery73.2440.00%
Burglary63.24100.00%
Theft from the person52.78-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95154.2726.67%
Public order4444.01158.82%
Anti-social behaviour4020.38-14.89%
Shoplifting3218.53-17.95%
Other theft2414.8360.00%
Bicycle theft2311.12130.00%
Criminal damage and arson2110.6640.00%
Drugs139.73160.00%
Theft from the person106.0266.67%
Other crime104.63400.00%
Possession of weapons74.6375.00%
Vehicle crime63.2450.00%
Robbery52.7866.67%
Burglary32.3250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75113.04-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour4734.75-7.84%
Shoplifting3921.77-35.00%
Public order1718.07-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson157.8850.00%
Other theft156.95-16.67%
Bicycle theft106.9525.00%
Theft from the person64.630.00%
Drugs52.78150.00%
Vehicle crime42.32100.00%
Possession of weapons41.85-33.33%
Robbery31.85-25.00%
Other crime21.39-66.67%
Burglary20.93-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95138.9966.67%
Shoplifting6044.0153.85%
Anti-social behaviour5127.8070.00%
Public order2823.6321.74%
Other theft1812.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.3411.11%
Bicycle theft84.630.00%
Other crime63.7120.00%
Possession of weapons62.7820.00%
Theft from the person62.780.00%
Burglary42.78-50.00%
Robbery41.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-60.00%
Drugs20.93-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57100.53-37.36%
Shoplifting3926.41-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour3018.07-16.67%
Public order2313.90-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson910.66-30.77%
Other theft94.17-30.77%
Burglary84.17166.67%
Drugs83.71-38.46%
Bicycle theft83.710.00%
Theft from the person63.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.7825.00%
Possession of weapons52.32-64.29%
Other crime52.32400.00%
Robbery52.32-16.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91138.0626.39%
Shoplifting5742.16128.00%
Anti-social behaviour3626.41-34.55%
Public order3016.68-9.09%
Possession of weapons1413.90250.00%
Drugs136.4944.44%
Criminal damage and arson136.02225.00%
Other theft136.02-7.14%
Theft from the person96.02125.00%
Bicycle theft84.17300.00%
Robbery63.7150.00%
Vehicle crime42.78-50.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Other crime11.39-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72111.6535.85%
Anti-social behaviour5533.3652.78%
Public order3325.4883.33%
Shoplifting2515.29-10.71%
Other theft1411.587.69%
Drugs96.4950.00%
Vehicle crime84.17300.00%
Possession of weapons43.71100.00%
Theft from the person41.85-20.00%
Robbery41.850.00%
Other crime41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-66.67%
Burglary31.85-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5387.10-33.75%
Anti-social behaviour3624.5520.00%
Shoplifting2816.68-44.00%
Public order1812.97-14.29%
Other theft138.34-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson126.02-40.00%
Drugs65.56-33.33%
Theft from the person52.78-54.55%
Bicycle theft42.32100.00%
Robbery41.85100.00%
Burglary41.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-77.78%
Other crime10.93-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80125.0921.21%
Shoplifting5037.0635.14%
Anti-social behaviour3023.16-40.00%
Public order2113.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson209.7333.33%
Other theft199.275.56%
Theft from the person118.80175.00%
Drugs95.1080.00%
Vehicle crime94.1712.50%
Burglary64.17100.00%
Other crime62.78100.00%
Possession of weapons52.7866.67%
Bicycle theft22.32-66.67%
Robbery20.93-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66117.67-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour5030.5831.58%
Shoplifting3723.16-17.78%
Public order2817.143.70%
Other theft1812.9763.64%
Criminal damage and arson158.347.14%
Robbery86.9560.00%
Vehicle crime83.71100.00%
Bicycle theft63.7120.00%
Drugs52.78-68.75%
Theft from the person42.32-20.00%
Burglary31.85-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.39-57.14%
Other crime31.39-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78123.2313.04%
Shoplifting4536.1487.50%
Anti-social behaviour3820.8515.15%
Public order2717.60-10.00%
Drugs1612.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.41-33.33%
Other theft116.49-15.38%
Burglary75.1016.67%
Possession of weapons73.24250.00%
Bicycle theft53.24-64.29%
Theft from the person52.3225.00%
Robbery52.3225.00%
Other crime42.32100.00%
Vehicle crime41.85-42.86%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69107.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour3331.970.00%
Public order3015.290.00%
Shoplifting2413.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson2111.120.00%
Bicycle theft149.730.00%
Other theft136.490.00%
Vehicle crime76.020.00%
Burglary63.240.00%
Drugs42.780.00%
Theft from the person41.850.00%
Robbery41.850.00%
Possession of weapons21.850.00%
Other crime20.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 355 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202435
July 202444
June 202417
May 202428
April 202423
March 202430
February 202433
January 202418
December 202321
November 202328
October 202327
September 202330

A total of 537 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202461
July 202440
June 202447
May 202451
April 202430
March 202436
February 202455
January 202436
December 202330
November 202350
October 202338
September 202333

A total of 118 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202423
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202413
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 202316
September 20234

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202424
June 202415
May 202418
April 20249
March 202413
February 202414
January 202413
December 202319
November 202318
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 202414
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202441
July 202432
June 202439
May 202460
April 202439
March 202457
February 202425
January 202428
December 202350
November 202337
October 202345
September 202324

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 973 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202478
July 202495
June 202475
May 202495
April 202457
March 202491
February 202472
January 202453
December 202380
November 202366
October 202378
September 202369

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202421
June 202415
May 202410
April 20249
March 202413
February 20244
January 202412
December 202320
November 202315
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE1 1LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total68
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order5
    Burglary4
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Guildhall Walk
    Total28
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dean'S Court
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Rivergate
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wentworth Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cowgate
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Westgate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. St John'S Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. City Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Manor House Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Bell'S Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Geneva Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 16. Chapel Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vineyard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Deacon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Priestgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Brook Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Station Road
    Total1
    Public order1