Bourne vs Peterborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bourne

PE10 · Lincolnshire

80

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Shoplifting12

Peterborough

PE1 · Peterborough

723

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences254
  • Anti-social behaviour121
  • Public order58

Bourne has less crime — 80 vs 723 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bourne or Peterborough safer?

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.

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

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).

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