Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE2 · Peterborough
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PE4 · Peterborough
231
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Peterborough has less crime — 190 vs 231 incidents in April 2026.
Peterborough saw somewhat more crime than Peterborough in April 2026 (231 vs 190 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Peterborough has more Shoplifting (45). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Peterborough recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 190 vs 231 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Peterborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterborough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Peterborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peterborough recorded fewer total crimes (190 vs 231).