Fleet vs Peterborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Fleet

PE12 · Lincolnshire

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Peterborough

PE3 · Peterborough

351

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences149
  • Shoplifting56
  • Anti-social behaviour35

Fleet has less crime — 2 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Fleet in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 2, a 175.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Peterborough records significantly more (149 vs 1 incidents). Fleet is below the national average while Peterborough is above, making Fleet the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fleet or Peterborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Fleet recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 2 vs 351 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Fleet is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Fleet recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 149 in Peterborough. Overall, Fleet had fewer total crimes (2 vs 351).

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