Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE10 · Lincolnshire
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PE1 · Peterborough
723
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bourne has less crime — 80 vs 723 incidents in April 2026.
Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Bourne in April 2026 — 723 incidents compared to 80, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Peterborough has more Public order (58). Bourne is below the national average while Peterborough is above, making Bourne the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bourne recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 80 vs 723 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Bourne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Peterborough had more Public order. Overall, Bourne recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 723).