Cambridge South vs Peterborough East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cambridge South vs Peterborough East 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 South safer than Peterborough East?
Cambridge South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,694 crimes in the last 12 months. Peterborough East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,344 crimes. Cambridge South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cambridge South vs Peterborough East?
Cambridge South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Peterborough East shows -8.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Cambridge South and Peterborough East?
In Cambridge South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (880 incidents). In Peterborough East, it is Violent Crime (1,753 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cambridge South and Peterborough East?
Cambridge South recorded 431 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peterborough East recorded 692. 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 South vs Peterborough East?
Violent crime in Cambridge South totalled 880 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,753 in Peterborough East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge South and Peterborough East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cambridge South recorded 3,113 crimes (now 2,694, a change of -13.5%). Peterborough East recorded 4,728 crimes previously (now 4,344, -8.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge South and Peterborough East?
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 South has a resolution rate of 45.5% and Peterborough East has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cambridge South and Peterborough East?
Cambridge South falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Peterborough East 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 South and Peterborough East?
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 South or Peterborough East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cambridge South and Peterborough East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.