Cambridge North vs Peterborough Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cambridge North vs Peterborough Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge North safer than Peterborough Central?
Cambridge North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,615 crimes in the last 12 months. Peterborough Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,693 crimes. Cambridge North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cambridge North vs Peterborough Central?
Cambridge North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Peterborough Central shows +30.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Cambridge North and Peterborough Central?
In Cambridge North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,292 incidents). In Peterborough Central, it is Violent Crime (1,379 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cambridge North and Peterborough Central?
Cambridge North recorded 675 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peterborough Central recorded 578. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Cambridge North vs Peterborough Central?
Violent crime in Cambridge North totalled 1,292 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,379 in Peterborough Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge North and Peterborough Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cambridge North recorded 4,369 crimes (now 4,615, a change of +5.6%). Peterborough Central recorded 2,821 crimes previously (now 3,693, +30.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge North and Peterborough Central?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Cambridge North has a resolution rate of 39.8% and Peterborough Central has 28.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cambridge North and Peterborough Central?
Cambridge North falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Peterborough Central is covered by Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Cambridge North and Peterborough Central?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Cambridge North or Peterborough Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cambridge North and Peterborough Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.