Peterborough vs Pinchbeck — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Peterborough

PE2 · Peterborough

190

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Anti-social behaviour42
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Pinchbeck

PE11 · Lincolnshire

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Shoplifting6

Pinchbeck has less crime — 34 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Pinchbeck in April 2026 — 190 incidents compared to 34, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Pinchbeck has more Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough or Pinchbeck safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pinchbeck recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 34 vs 190 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Pinchbeck is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Peterborough and Pinchbeck?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterborough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Pinchbeck had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pinchbeck recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 190).

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