LAWSON AVENUE, PE2 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE2 8PL

LAWSON AVENUE, PE2 8PL, Peterborough has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This PE2 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE2 8PL, encompassing approximately 3324 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PE2 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Celtic Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Stuart Close with total crimes: 3

LAWSON AVENUE, PE2 8PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.93-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour76.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-50.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.2364.29%
Shoplifting76.92600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.82-6.67%
Public order34.21-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.23-6.25%
Public order74.51250.00%
Shoplifting32.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 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 offences168.72166.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.8150.00%
Public order21.80-33.33%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Public order31.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80200.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.11-68.75%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.82-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson44.81-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1175.00%
Other crime12.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.83-10.53%
Public order55.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5025.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Theft from the person31.200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1910.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202423
June 202414
May 202415
April 202416
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 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 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Celtic Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stuart Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Caxton Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shelton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stukeley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Fishpool Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Belle Vue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tucker'S Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Curlew Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shamrock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Coppingford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lawson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Byron Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Windsor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1