BIRCHWOOD, PE2 5UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE2 5UQ

BIRCHWOOD, PE2 5UQ, Peterborough has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This PE2 5UQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE2 postcode area, which has experienced 437 crimes and a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE2 5UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE2 5UQ, encompassing approximately 2915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE2 5UQ area, explore the PE2 5UQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

PE2 5UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ruster Way with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Bifield with total crimes: 2

BIRCHWOOD, PE2 5UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.74-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-71.43%
Other theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.63-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7416.67%
Vehicle crime12.400.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.32-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson64.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9811.76%
Anti-social behaviour46.52-33.33%
Public order31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.95112.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.77-62.50%
Other theft22.06-33.33%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.6360.00%
Other theft35.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8011.11%
Public order23.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5528.57%
Public order43.090.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.200.00%
Public order42.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202414
June 202419
May 202417
April 20248
March 20246
February 202416
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE2 5UQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ruster Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bifield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Braybrook
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Thuro Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alnwick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Howland
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Wheatdole
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Abbotsbury
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Birchwood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1