Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE1 · Peterborough
723
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PE4 · Peterborough
231
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Peterborough has less crime — 231 vs 723 incidents in April 2026.
Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Peterborough in April 2026 — 723 incidents compared to 231, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Public order (58), while Peterborough has more Shoplifting (45). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Peterborough recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 231 vs 723 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Peterborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterborough saw higher rates of Public order while Peterborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peterborough recorded fewer total crimes (231 vs 723).