PE1 5WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE1 5WB

PE1 5WB, Peterborough has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.83 per 1,000 population. This PE1 5WB 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 5WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE1 5WB, encompassing approximately 1119 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE1 5WB area, explore the PE1 5WB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

PE1 5WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadenvale with total crimes: 2
  • Elborne Way with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

PE1 5WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.83-28.57%
Shoplifting24.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.08-63.16%
Vehicle crime56.25400.00%
Shoplifting24.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.0126.67%
Anti-social behaviour316.9750.00%
Shoplifting22.68100.00%
Other theft11.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.80650.00%
Vehicle crime313.40-81.25%
Anti-social behaviour22.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Public order21.79100.00%
Shoplifting11.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1625.011500.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.290.00%
Shoplifting23.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-50.00%
Other theft21.79-33.33%
Public order11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.83-20.00%
Other theft33.570.00%
Shoplifting12.68-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.3666.67%
Vehicle crime34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.68100.00%
Public order11.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.89-83.33%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary617.870.00%
Vehicle crime35.3650.00%
Shoplifting32.68-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.680.00%
Other theft32.680.00%
Public order12.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.25-62.50%
Shoplifting22.68-50.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.8714.29%
Shoplifting47.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.57100.00%
Possession of weapons21.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Drugs11.79-66.67%
Other theft10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.7675.00%
Shoplifting46.25100.00%
Public order33.570.00%
Drugs32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.930.00%
Other theft23.570.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202419
June 202415
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 202416
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20246
December 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE1 5WB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meadenvale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elborne Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wolf Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palmers Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Empson Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1