Peterborough Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Peterborough’s crime rate in January 2024 reached 8.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a total of 1,983 crimes reported across the city’s population of 223,655. This figure places the area 20.3% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, indicating a higher crime environment compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime types were Violence and Sexual Offences (38.5% of total crimes), followed by Anti-social Behaviour (14.4%) and Criminal Damage and Arson (8.3%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a mid-sized urban centre, where high foot traffic in certain areas and seasonal factors may contribute to elevated levels of violent and disorderly incidents. The post-holiday period in January, combined with shorter daylight hours, likely influenced the reduced frequency of outdoor crimes such as Vehicle Crime and Theft from the Person, which fell by 22.4% and 21.7% respectively. However, the persistence of Violence and Sexual Offences above the UK average suggests ongoing challenges in addressing community safety, particularly in areas with concentrated social or economic vulnerabilities. The seasonal context of January—marked by reduced retail activity and colder weather—may also have shifted crime patterns, with property-related offences such as Shoplifting and Public Order crimes showing moderate increases, though not as pronounced as the violent crime trends. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions, such as enhanced community policing in high-risk areas and continued investment in youth engagement programs to address root causes of anti-social behaviour.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with Other crime increasing by 73.5% compared to the previous month, driven by a rise from 34 to 59 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, was 114% above the UK average, suggesting a potential underreporting or unique local factors influencing these cases. Conversely, Other theft decreased by 31.1%, reflecting a 23% below the UK average, possibly due to reduced retail activity during the post-holiday period. Vehicle crime also fell by 22.4%, aligning with a 20% below the UK average, which could be attributed to shorter daylight hours discouraging outdoor crimes. Violence and Sexual Offences remained 31% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category despite the overall slight monthly decline. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal patterns and local dynamics, with some areas of concern outpacing national trends.

Peterborough's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 8.9 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease of 2.7% compared to the previous month’s rate of 9.1 per 1,000. This small decline suggests a stabilisation in overall crime trends, though the rate remains higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the city experienced approximately 64 crimes per day, highlighting the persistent need for community vigilance. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure figure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 113 residents over the course of January. This statistic provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, the frequency is not extreme compared to the population size. The slight monthly drop may reflect seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday lull in retail-related crimes, though the overall rate still indicates a need for continued attention to crime prevention strategies.