Peterborough Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Peterborough recorded 1,983 crimes, equating to 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents—a rate 20.3% above the UK average of 7.4. This figure, when contextualised against the area's population of 223,655, highlights the scale of criminal activity in a mid-sized urban centre. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark profile, with violence and sexual offences (763 incidents) accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (286 incidents, 14.4%). These two categories alone contribute 52.9% of the total, a pattern consistent with urban areas where public spaces and social interactions are concentrated. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday lulls, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—may have influenced these trends, though the persistence of high violent crime rates suggests deeper community-level factors. Violence and sexual offences in Peterborough are 31% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local demographics, socioeconomic conditions, or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour also exceeds the UK average by 31%, a figure that aligns with the challenges of managing public order in a city with a mix of residential and commercial zones. These statistics collectively illustrate a community grappling with persistent issues in violent crime and disorder, despite the typical seasonal dampening effects of January.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 73.5% (from 34 to 59 incidents). This sharp increase may partly explain the area's continued above-average standing for this category, which is 114% higher than the UK average. Conversely, 'other theft' dropped by 31.1% (from 148 to 102), marking one of the largest decreases in the month. The category's 12% below the UK average highlights a potential shift in criminal focus. Vehicle crime also fell by 22.4% (from 116 to 90), a reduction that aligns with the category's 20% below the UK average. These changes suggest evolving patterns in criminal behaviour, with some categories experiencing notable declines while others see sharp rises. For residents, the increase in 'other crime'—a category that includes a broad range of offences—may indicate a need for renewed awareness and community engagement.

Peterborough's crime rate in January 2024 dropped slightly to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, a 2.7% decrease from the previous month's 9.1. This small decline suggests some stabilisation in local crime patterns, though the rate remains higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 64 crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in Peterborough. When considering the monthly exposure, residents faced a 1-in-113 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on daily life. While this rate is lower than the previous month, the overall crime level still reflects a community with above-average challenges in crime prevention. The population context is critical: with 223,655 residents, the volume of reported crimes translates to a significant burden on local policing resources and community safety initiatives.