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Crime in Eastgate (PE1)

Eastgate (PE1) had 1,334 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 346.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 51 Peterborough areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 200% above the middle Peterborough area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

PE1, Peterborough · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Eastgate (PE1)

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346.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 51Peterborough rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common436 in 3 months

Month by month

444 Mar 397 Apr 454 May 383 Jun 463 Jul 488 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Eastgate (PE1). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence43633%
anti-social behaviour20515%
shoplifting15211%
public order987%
theft846%
criminal damage786%
drugs715%
vehicle crime413%

Eastgate (PE1) against Peterborough

TypeEastgate (PE1) per 1,000Middle Peterborough areaChange
Violence113.342.3▲ 3%
Burglary8.33.2▼ 18%
Vehicle crime10.73.5▲ 3%
Anti-social behaviour53.322.20%
Theft and robbery40.88▲ 38%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastgate (PE1)346.7▲ 3%
New Fletton261.7▲ 19%
Eastfield243▲ 2%
Peterborough201.2▲ 6%
Millfield185.1▲ 5%
West Town156.7▲ 10%
Fengate139.4▼ 22%
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 Eastgate (PE1) a safe area?

Eastgate (PE1) had about 346.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 51 Peterborough areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Eastgate (PE1)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (436), followed by anti-social behaviour (205) and shoplifting (152).