Total Crime Rate
79.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Helpston Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Glinton and Castor , and the 315th 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 Helpston Road (PE6 7JT) in the last 12 months was 79.0 per 1,000 residents and was 43.5% higher than the Glinton and Castor average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 59.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 69.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Helpston Road (PE6 7JT), the main crime hotspot is near Elm Crescent. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Glinton and Castor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lincoln Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lincoln Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farthingstones | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lincoln Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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