Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE2 · Peterborough
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PE4 · Peterborough
186
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Peterborough has less crime — 181 vs 186 incidents in February 2026.
Peterborough and Peterborough recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 181 and 186 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Peterborough has more Shoplifting (28). 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 186 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes.
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 186).