Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE2 · Peterborough
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PE3 · Peterborough
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Peterborough has less crime — 181 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.
Peterborough recorded notably higher crime than Peterborough in February 2026 — 351 vs 181 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Peterborough has more Shoplifting (56). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Peterborough recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 181 vs 351 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Peterborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Peterborough saw higher rates of Public order while Peterborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peterborough recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 351).