PE2 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE2 8RB

PE2 8RB, Peterborough has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This PE2 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE2 8RB, encompassing approximately 2002 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PE2 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittlesey Road with total crimes: 7
  • Stukeley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Heatherdale Close with total crimes: 2

PE2 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.990.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Robbery11.000.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4877.78%
Anti-social behaviour47.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.00200.00%
Public order11.50-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences910.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.49200.00%
Public order31.50-50.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.99166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.99-42.86%
Shoplifting12.00-90.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.99250.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4914.29%
Vehicle crime33.990.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.49-30.00%
Public order33.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-66.67%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-25.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.490.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202416
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 202410
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Whittlesey Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stukeley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Heatherdale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fishpool Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Belle Vue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Buntings Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hoylake Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1