Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE10 · Lincolnshire
74
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PE2 · Peterborough
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bourne has less crime — 74 vs 181 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).