TOWNSEND CLOSE, PE1 2SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE1 2SQ

TOWNSEND CLOSE, PE1 2SQ, Peterborough has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.25 per 1,000 population. This PE1 2SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE1 postcode area, which has experienced 1179 crimes and a crime rate of 20.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE1 2SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE1 2SQ, encompassing approximately 4973 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE1 2SQ area, explore the PE1 2SQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-25.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PE1 2SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 68
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Burghley Road with total crimes: 10

TOWNSEND CLOSE, PE1 2SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7546.25-25.74%
Anti-social behaviour4515.0860.71%
Public order219.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.22-28.57%
Burglary113.020.00%
Drugs92.21-35.71%
Vehicle crime91.81-18.18%
Other theft91.81-10.00%
Possession of weapons81.8114.29%
Bicycle theft81.61100.00%
Other crime71.610.00%
Shoplifting61.41-25.00%
Robbery51.2166.67%
Theft from the person21.01-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10148.4646.38%
Anti-social behaviour2820.31-15.15%
Public order215.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson214.22250.00%
Drugs144.2275.00%
Vehicle crime112.8283.33%
Other theft102.21-28.57%
Shoplifting82.01-33.33%
Other crime71.61250.00%
Possession of weapons71.41133.33%
Theft from the person61.4120.00%
Bicycle theft41.2133.33%
Robbery30.8050.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences6934.79-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour3313.87-5.71%
Other theft146.6440.00%
Shoplifting122.82-20.00%
Public order92.41-43.75%
Drugs81.81166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.2150.00%
Theft from the person51.2125.00%
Bicycle theft31.01-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.60-25.00%
Other crime20.60-71.43%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Burglary10.40-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9042.0247.54%
Anti-social behaviour3518.1040.00%
Public order167.046.67%
Shoplifting153.22150.00%
Other theft103.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.01-18.18%
Other crime71.81250.00%
Bicycle theft51.41150.00%
Theft from the person41.0133.33%
Vehicle crime40.80100.00%
Burglary40.8033.33%
Possession of weapons40.8033.33%
Robbery30.8050.00%
Drugs30.60-70.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6130.76-18.67%
Anti-social behaviour2512.27-7.41%
Public order155.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.0222.22%
Drugs102.210.00%
Other theft82.01-27.27%
Shoplifting61.61-33.33%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons30.60-62.50%
Theft from the person30.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-77.78%
Other crime20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.40-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7539.2133.93%
Anti-social behaviour2715.08-12.90%
Public order205.4342.86%
Other theft114.0283.33%
Drugs102.2111.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.0180.00%
Vehicle crime91.81200.00%
Shoplifting91.81350.00%
Possession of weapons81.81100.00%
Theft from the person61.61100.00%
Bicycle theft31.21200.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Other crime30.6050.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5628.5514.29%
Anti-social behaviour3111.2629.17%
Public order146.23-6.67%
Drugs92.820.00%
Other theft61.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.01100.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Theft from the person30.6050.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60-80.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4927.35-10.91%
Anti-social behaviour249.8526.32%
Public order154.830.00%
Shoplifting103.020.00%
Other theft92.01-25.00%
Drugs91.8112.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.81-22.22%
Burglary31.41-25.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Possession of weapons20.60-60.00%
Theft from the person20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-90.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5531.37-11.29%
Anti-social behaviour1911.06-40.62%
Public order153.8215.38%
Other theft123.0220.00%
Vehicle crime102.410.00%
Shoplifting102.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.01-30.77%
Drugs81.810.00%
Possession of weapons51.6166.67%
Theft from the person41.01100.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Other crime30.8050.00%
Robbery20.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6233.78-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour3212.4718.52%
Criminal damage and arson136.43160.00%
Public order132.61-31.58%
Other theft102.6166.67%
Vehicle crime102.01233.33%
Drugs82.01-70.37%
Shoplifting81.6133.33%
Robbery41.6133.33%
Possession of weapons30.80-25.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6837.0044.68%
Anti-social behaviour2713.6735.00%
Drugs275.43170.00%
Public order195.430.00%
Burglary103.82100.00%
Other theft62.01-40.00%
Shoplifting61.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-37.50%
Other crime41.01100.00%
Possession of weapons40.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-25.00%
Robbery30.60-50.00%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.450.00%
Public order194.020.00%
Drugs103.820.00%
Other theft102.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.010.00%
Shoplifting81.610.00%
Robbery61.610.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202414
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 202327
September 202310

A total of 808 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202475
July 2024101
June 202469
May 202490
April 202461
March 202475
February 202456
January 202449
December 202355
November 202362
October 202368
September 202347

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
December 202310
November 202310
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 346 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 202428
June 202433
May 202435
April 202425
March 202427
February 202431
January 202424
December 202319
November 202332
October 202327
September 202320

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 20249
December 202312
November 202310
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202421
June 20249
May 202416
April 202415
March 202420
February 202414
January 202415
December 202315
November 202313
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202421
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 202415
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE1 2SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total68
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Public order10
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Burghley Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Nursery Close
    Total10
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Victoria Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Russell Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Townsend Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Burghley Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. St Mark'S Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Beech Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Manor House Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westgate
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Deacon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 16. Crawthorne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Church Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bell'S Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lime Tree Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brook Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kimbolton Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 24. Link Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Henry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Geneva Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cobden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1