Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE5 · Peterborough
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PE1 · Peterborough
615
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ailsworth has less crime — 3 vs 615 incidents in February 2026.
Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Ailsworth in February 2026 — 615 incidents compared to 3, a 205.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ailsworth sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Peterborough has more Public order (45). Ailsworth is below the national average while Peterborough is above, making Ailsworth the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ailsworth recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 3 vs 615 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Ailsworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ailsworth saw higher rates of Other crime while Peterborough had more Public order. Overall, Ailsworth recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 615).