PE2 8SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE2 8SQ

PE2 8SQ, Peterborough has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.46 per 1,000 population. This PE2 8SQ 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 8SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE2 8SQ, encompassing approximately 2326 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PE2 8SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stuart Close with total crimes: 3
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3
  • Fleet Way with total crimes: 3

PE2 8SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.46-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.4540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0150.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.61162.50%
Anti-social behaviour59.030.00%
Shoplifting32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order10.86-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.44400.00%
Public order42.15-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.8911.11%
Public order74.30600.00%
Vehicle crime43.01300.00%
Shoplifting31.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.03-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.87150.00%
Drugs12.150.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3237.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.730.00%
Public order32.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-33.33%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.59-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7250.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Public order20.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-66.67%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1614.1823.08%
Anti-social behaviour66.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5866.67%
Public order22.15-33.33%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.61-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 offences1510.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.450.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202421
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 20248
January 20244
December 202320
November 202316
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
September 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 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Stuart Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Fleet Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Heatherdale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fishpool Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Belle Vue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Tucker'S Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shamrock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Coppingford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1