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

PE4 · Peterborough

186

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Shoplifting28
  • Anti-social behaviour27

Bourne has less crime — 74 vs 186 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Bourne in February 2026 — 186 incidents compared to 74, a 2.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Peterborough records significantly more (58 vs 36 incidents). 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 186 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Bourne is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bourne recorded 36 incidents of this type vs 58 in Peterborough. Overall, Bourne had fewer total crimes (74 vs 186).

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