Total Crime Rate
76.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Avenue area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Dogsthorpe , and the 308th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sycamore Avenue (PE1 4JP) in the last 12 months was 76.9 per 1,000 residents and was 27.4% lower than the Dogsthorpe average (105.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 33.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Avenue (PE1 4JP), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dogsthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Central Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Maple Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larch Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sycamore Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larch Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Derby Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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