Peterborough Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 106 residents in Peterborough, one reported crime occurred over the course of December 2025, translating to a crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 people. This figure places the local authority 34.3% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a disparity that may be influenced by the area’s urban character and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.4% of all reported incidents, with 3.7 per 1,000 residents affected—a rate 44% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 16.2% of crimes and occurring at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, a level 61% above the national benchmark. These patterns align with December’s typical seasonal pressures: extended evenings, holiday-related tensions, and increased foot traffic in retail areas. The dominance of violent crime may also reflect the town’s role as a regional hub, where transient populations and late-night social activity intersect. Meanwhile, property crimes like burglary and shoplifting, though lower in share (8.0% and 7.3% respectively), still outpaced UK averages, suggesting vulnerabilities in local security infrastructure or retail environments. Seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping and festive celebrations may have heightened opportunities for theft, while the closure of homes during holidays could have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour in residential areas.

December 2025 saw a 51.0% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 51 to 77, a category that may include unclassified or emerging offences. This spike contrasts with a 60.0% drop in robbery cases, which fell from 20 to 8—a shift potentially linked to holiday-related changes in public behaviour, such as reduced evening gatherings or increased personal vigilance. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 30.3% (99 to 69), reflecting fewer cars on the road during the festive period or heightened security measures in car parks. On the other hand, burglary rose by 8.0% (75 to 81), suggesting that vacant homes over Christmas may have created opportunities for opportunistic theft. The category of 'other theft' also increased by 21.3% (94 to 114), indicating a broadening of theft patterns beyond traditional retail settings. Vehicle crime remains below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.4 per 1,000), a divergence that could be attributed to Peterborough’s lower density of car-centric commercial zones compared to larger urban centres. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, shaped by both seasonal rhythms and the unique character of Peterborough as a mixed-use urban area.

Peterborough’s crime rate in December 2025 (9.4 per 1,000) marked a 5.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.9 per 1,000, a modest but measurable trend that may reflect the end of November’s post-holiday lull or seasonal adjustments in policing priorities. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 68 crimes per day in December, a figure that, while locally specific, provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in the community. Over the course of the month, the 1-in-106 residents statistic illustrates that while crime is a present concern, it does not dominate daily life to an extreme degree. When compared to the UK average, Peterborough’s overall rate remains significantly elevated, but the local context reveals a nuanced picture: for instance, vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) is 19% below the national average, suggesting that certain aspects of local infrastructure or enforcement may be more effective. Conversely, violent crime and anti-social behaviour remain high, reflecting the area’s unique challenges. This comparison underscores that while Peterborough’s crime rate is higher than the UK average, the distribution of crime types and their relationship to local factors such as population density and seasonal activity provide a more complete understanding of the risks faced by residents.