Total Crime Rate
49.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Haywardsfield area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central , and the 185th 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 Haywardsfield (PE3 6FB) in the last 12 months was 49.4 per 1,000 residents and was 86.0% lower than the Central average (353.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -94.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Haywardsfield (PE3 6FB), the main crime hotspot is near Lingwood Park. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Down Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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