PE2 8PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE2 8PU

PE2 8PU, Peterborough has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This PE2 8PU 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 8PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE2 8PU, encompassing approximately 3019 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PE2 8PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Andrea Close with total crimes: 6
  • Belle Vue with total crimes: 3
  • Woodhurst Road with total crimes: 2

PE2 8PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2772.73%
Criminal damage and arson46.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32100.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2810.00%
Public order33.64-50.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2842.86%
Public order63.31500.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.97250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-20.00%
Shoplifting21.32-80.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.31150.00%
Public order41.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-60.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.65-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.62-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.63-35.71%
Public order32.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.9416.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.64300.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.970.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.93125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3233.33%
Public order41.3233.33%
Shoplifting31.32200.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 202410
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Andrea Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Belle Vue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodhurst Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Byron Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stukeley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whittlesey Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Central Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Shelton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Audrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Southfields Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Poulter Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Mina Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Wright Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heatherdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fishpool Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1