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Crime in West Town

West Town had 713 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 156.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 51 Peterborough areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% above the middle Peterborough area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

PE3, Peterborough · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Town

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156.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 51Peterborough rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common253 in 3 months

Month by month

198 Mar 209 Apr 242 May 204 Jun 217 Jul 292 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Town. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25335%
anti-social behaviour11416%
shoplifting649%
criminal damage477%
theft436%
public order395%
drugs385%
other crime335%

West Town against Peterborough

TypeWest Town per 1,000Middle Peterborough areaChange
Violence55.642.3▲ 11%
Burglary1.83.2▼ 70%
Vehicle crime6.23.5▲ 4%
Anti-social behaviour25.122.2▲ 14%
Theft and robbery16.58▲ 63%

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%
Peterborough201.2▲ 6%
Westwood196.2▲ 15%
Millfield185.1▲ 5%
Netherton166▲ 9%
West Town156.7▲ 10%
Woodston140.7▲ 2%
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 West Town a safe area?

West Town had about 156.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 51 Peterborough areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (253), followed by anti-social behaviour (114) and shoplifting (64).