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Crime Rates in Central, ward

Crime Rate

377

377

High 8/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 04.03.2026

Annual total crime rate in Central (ward) is 377 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 8 out of 10 or high crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Central (ward) is located within Peterborough (borough). Annual total crime rate in Peterborough (borough) is 131 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

Central, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 4/10 or low
  • 5/10 or medium
  • 6/10 or medium
  • 9/10 or high

Crime rates in Central (ward) by type

Crime typeRateScore
Violence and sexual offences
1308/10
Anti-social behaviour
60.77/10
Public order
34.28/10
Shoplifting
33.45/10
Criminal damage and arson
238/10
Other theft
19.16/10
Vehicle crime
15.68/10
Drugs
14.96/10
Bicycle theft
9.548/10
Other crime
8.247/10
Possession of weapons
8.28/10
Burglary
7.186/10
Robbery
6.796/10
Theft from the person
6.384/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

Above are annual crime rates in Central (ward) by crime type.

The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Central (ward).

The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of Central (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

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Historical crime rates in Central (ward), Peterborough (local authority district) and East of England (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

  • Central
    ward
  • Peterborough
    LAD
  • East of England
    region

Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

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