Peterborough North vs Peterborough South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Peterborough North Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Peterborough South Cambridgeshire Constabulary

      Peterborough North vs Peterborough South Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Peterborough North
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      8,250 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.6% trend
      18.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Peterborough South
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      6,675 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peterborough North
      B Peterborough South
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,250
      6,675
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,559
      7,165
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.6%
      ↓6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peterborough North
      B Peterborough South
      Violent Crime
      3,214 ↓2%
      2,566 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,250 ↓11%
      1,305 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      424 ↓12%
      338 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      327 ↓27%
      277 ↓24%
      Burglary
      272 ↑30%
      216 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      623 ↓11%
      520 ↓11%
      Drugs
      293 ↑66%
      237 ↑152%
      Public Order
      441 ↓29%
      330 ↓13%
      Robbery
      41 ↓11%
      45 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      896 ↑41%
      436 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      46 ↓23%
      24 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      73 ↓3%
      102 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↓1%
      87 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      246 ↓21%
      192 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Peterborough South is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peterborough North safer than Peterborough South?

      Peterborough North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,250 crimes in the last 12 months. Peterborough South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,675 crimes. Peterborough South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peterborough North vs Peterborough South?

      Peterborough North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Peterborough South shows -6.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peterborough North and Peterborough South?

      In Peterborough North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,214 incidents). In Peterborough South, it is Violent Crime (2,566 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peterborough North and Peterborough South?

      Peterborough North recorded 1,250 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peterborough South recorded 1,305. 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 Peterborough North vs Peterborough South?

      Violent crime in Peterborough North totalled 3,214 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,566 in Peterborough South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peterborough North and Peterborough South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peterborough North recorded 8,559 crimes (now 8,250, a change of -3.6%). Peterborough South recorded 7,165 crimes previously (now 6,675, -6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterborough North and Peterborough South?

      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. Peterborough North has a resolution rate of 18.4% and Peterborough South has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peterborough North and Peterborough South?

      Peterborough North falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Peterborough South 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 Peterborough North and Peterborough South?

      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 Peterborough North or Peterborough South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterborough North and Peterborough South. 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.