Cambridge North vs Peterborough Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Cambridge North Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Peterborough Central Cambridgeshire Constabulary

      Cambridge North vs Peterborough Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Cambridge North
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      4,615 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      39.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Peterborough Central
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      3,693 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.9% trend
      28.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cambridge North
      B Peterborough Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,615
      3,693
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,369
      2,821
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑30.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.8%
      28.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cambridge North
      B Peterborough Central
      Violent Crime
      1,292 ↑5%
      1,379 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      675 ↑6%
      578 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      225 ↓4%
      187 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      225 ↑21%
      209 ↓1%
      Burglary
      162 ↓17%
      133 ↑39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      319 ↓10%
      274 ↑18%
      Drugs
      197 ↑194%
      173 ↑70%
      Public Order
      303 ↑0%
      211 ↑20%
      Robbery
      43 ↓9%
      43 ↑16%
      Shoplifting
      868 ↑6%
      257 ↑160%
      Theft from Person
      27 ↓25%
      32 ↑45%
      Bicycle Theft
      129 ↓3%
      34 ↑113%
      Possession of Weapons
      62 ↑51%
      76 ↑65%
      Other Crime
      88 ↑0%
      107 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cambridge North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.