Total Crime Rate
78.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Smithfield Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Eye, Thorney and Newborough , and the 313th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Smithfield Road (PE6 0SX) in the last 12 months was 78.2 per 1,000 residents and was 22.1% higher than the Eye, Thorney and Newborough average (64.1 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -31.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Smithfield Road (PE6 0SX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Park Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Park Crescent (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Eye, Thorney and Newborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Peter'S Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Wing Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Winners Close | — |
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