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Crime in Castor

Castor had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 51 Peterborough areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 69% below the middle Peterborough area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

PE5, Peterborough · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Castor

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35.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 51Peterborough rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
public ordermost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 2 Apr 8 May 4 Jun 6 Jul 6 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Castor. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
public order319%
burglary319%
anti-social behaviour213%
theft from the person213%
violence213%
vehicle crime16%
theft16%
weapons16%

Castor against Peterborough

TypeCastor per 1,000Middle Peterborough areaChange
Violence4.542.3–
Burglary6.73.2–
Vehicle crime2.23.5–
Anti-social behaviour4.522.2–
Theft and robbery6.78–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Orton Northgate57.30%
Castor35.6▲ 14%
Orton Wistow32.8▼ 30%
Ailsworth290%
See every Peterborough area ranked on the crime in Peterborough page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Castor a safe area?

Castor had about 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 51 Peterborough areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was public order.

What is the most common crime in Castor?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was public order (3), followed by burglary (3) and anti-social behaviour (2).