Total Crime Rate
25.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northam Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Eye, Thorney and Newborough , and the 72nd 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 Northam Close (PE6 7TS) in the last 12 months was 25.8 per 1,000 residents and was 59.7% lower 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northam Close (PE6 7TS), the main crime hotspot is near Verde Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eye, Thorney and Newborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Castle Acre | Under investigation |
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