PE2 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE2 8EJ

PE2 8EJ, Peterborough has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.29 per 1,000 population. This PE2 8EJ 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 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE2 8EJ, encompassing approximately 2847 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

PE2 8EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Barber Close with total crimes: 4
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 3

PE2 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.67-60.00%
Other theft62.11100.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.5058.33%
Anti-social behaviour156.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.270.00%
Other theft32.1150.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.2142.86%
Vehicle crime43.5133.33%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.647.14%
Anti-social behaviour75.27133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-25.00%
Public order31.05-25.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7027.27%
Shoplifting54.920.00%
Public order41.7633.33%
Vehicle crime41.40300.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.78-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.86-50.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.346.25%
Anti-social behaviour85.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.81-20.00%
Drugs21.40100.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.9445.45%
Anti-social behaviour65.62-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.11400.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.86250.00%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.18-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.8625.00%
Other theft31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Burglary20.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.05-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour85.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8133.33%
Public order41.40100.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.510.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202410
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 202412
June 202415
May 202414
April 202411
March 202417
February 202416
January 202411
December 202311
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE2 8EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barber Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Duke Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Appleyard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Fellowes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Fleet Drove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Phoenix Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Fleet Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edis Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Earls Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Tucker'S Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Church Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Manor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Queens Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ridgeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Burystead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1