Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE1 · Peterborough
615
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PE9 · Lincolnshire
93
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stamford has less crime — 93 vs 615 incidents in February 2026.
Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Stamford in February 2026 — 615 incidents compared to 93, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Stamford has more Other crime (8). Peterborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stamford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Stamford recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 93 vs 615 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Stamford 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 Stamford had more Other crime. Overall, Stamford recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 615).