PE2 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE2 8HZ

PE2 8HZ, Peterborough has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This PE2 8HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE2 postcode area, which has experienced 520 crimes and a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE2 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE2 8HZ, encompassing approximately 2128 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PE2 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Celtic Close with total crimes: 7
  • Appleyard with total crimes: 4
  • North Street with total crimes: 4

PE2 8HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.22366.67%
Shoplifting46.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88200.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.23-40.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.17-50.00%
Public order22.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.99150.00%
Other theft24.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-50.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.58300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-90.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.05-28.57%
Public order14.700.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-83.33%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1412.22180.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.58500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-25.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.81-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.3533.33%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Drugs41.880.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.58-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences117.9922.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.1733.33%
Drugs11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 202310
November 202314
October 20235
September 20236
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
February 20243
January 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20234
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Celtic Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Appleyard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. North Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Mercian Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Chapel Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Curlew Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodhurst Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Daffodil Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1