Total Crime Rate
59.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waterton Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hampton Vale , and the 225th 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 Waterton Way (PE7 8NL) in the last 12 months was 59.3 per 1,000 residents and was 33.3% lower than the Hampton Vale average (88.9 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 Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 160.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 51.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waterton Way (PE7 8NL), the main crime hotspot is near Wayside Crescent. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hampton Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brickton Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Waterton Way | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ruster Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ruster Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ruster Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ruster Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wayside Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bridle Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bridle Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Bridle Lane | Under investigation |
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