March vs Peterborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

March

PE15 · Cambridgeshire

78

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Peterborough

PE2 · Peterborough

190

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Anti-social behaviour42
  • Criminal damage & arson19

March has less crime — 78 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Peterborough recorded notably higher crime than March in April 2026 — 190 vs 78 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Peterborough records significantly more (74 vs 29 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March or Peterborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, March recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 78 vs 190 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. March is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, March recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 74 in Peterborough. Overall, March had fewer total crimes (78 vs 190).

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