PE2 8HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE2 8HP

PE2 8HP, Peterborough has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.41 per 1,000 population. This PE2 8HP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE2 postcode area, which has experienced 539 crimes and a crime rate of 9.91 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE2 8HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE2 8HP, encompassing approximately 2977 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE2 8HP area, explore the PE2 8HP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PE2 8HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Celtic Close with total crimes: 5
  • Stuart Close with total crimes: 3
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3

PE2 8HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1610.41-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour65.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.67-85.71%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4450.00%
Shoplifting77.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.02200.00%
Public order21.01-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0755.56%
Anti-social behaviour54.700.00%
Public order41.68-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.07-18.18%
Public order73.02600.00%
Vehicle crime42.350.00%
Shoplifting31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0683.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.690.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.05-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.0233.33%
Public order31.3450.00%
Shoplifting11.01-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.39120.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.69200.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.72-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour51.6866.67%
Shoplifting31.680.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.42-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson65.7150.00%
Other theft32.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-25.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.425.88%
Criminal damage and arson46.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-55.56%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Theft from the person10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.79-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour95.71125.00%
Public order53.0266.67%
Drugs41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Theft from the person31.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.050.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
April 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
September 20233

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202421
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411
March 20246
February 202411
January 20245
December 202317
November 202318
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Celtic Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Stuart Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Appleyard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fishpool Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Belle Vue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Tucker'S Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Shamrock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Coppingford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Copper Beech Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Manor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1