Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE1 · Peterborough
615
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PE11 · Lincolnshire
36
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pinchbeck has less crime — 36 vs 615 incidents in February 2026.
Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Pinchbeck in February 2026 — 615 incidents compared to 36, a 17.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Pinchbeck has more Shoplifting (4). Peterborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pinchbeck is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pinchbeck recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 36 vs 615 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Pinchbeck is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Peterborough saw higher rates of Public order while Pinchbeck had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pinchbeck recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 615).