Bourne vs Peterborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bourne

PE10 · Lincolnshire

74

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Shoplifting10

Peterborough

PE2 · Peterborough

181

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences73
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Public order14

Bourne has less crime — 74 vs 181 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Peterborough recorded notably higher crime than Bourne in February 2026 — 181 vs 74 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bourne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Peterborough has more Public order (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bourne or Peterborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bourne recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 74 vs 181 incidents. That is 59% 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 February 2026, Bourne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Peterborough had more Public order. Overall, Bourne recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 181).

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