Total Crime Rate
41.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shrewsbury Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fletton and Woodston , and the 148th 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 Shrewsbury Avenue (PE2 7BX) in the last 12 months was 41.2 per 1,000 residents and was 46.9% lower than the Fletton and Woodston average (77.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shrewsbury Avenue (PE2 7BX), the main crime hotspot is near Oswald Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fletton and Woodston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Daymond | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shrewsbury Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Farriers Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rowe Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowe Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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