Ailsworth vs Peterborough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ailsworth

PE5 · Peterborough

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Peterborough

PE3 · Peterborough

351

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences149
  • Shoplifting56
  • Anti-social behaviour35

Ailsworth has less crime — 3 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Ailsworth in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 3, a 117.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ailsworth sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Peterborough has more Shoplifting (56). Ailsworth is below the national average while Peterborough is above, making Ailsworth the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ailsworth or Peterborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Ailsworth recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 3 vs 351 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Ailsworth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ailsworth and Peterborough?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ailsworth saw higher rates of Other crime while Peterborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ailsworth recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 351).

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