Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE2 · Peterborough
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PE9 · Lincolnshire
93
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stamford has less crime — 93 vs 181 incidents in February 2026.
Peterborough recorded notably higher crime than Stamford in February 2026 — 181 vs 93 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Stamford has more Other crime (8). 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, Stamford recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 93 vs 181 incidents. That is 49% 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 181).