Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE2 · Peterborough
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PE9 · Lincolnshire
136
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stamford has less crime — 136 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.
Peterborough saw somewhat more crime than Stamford in April 2026 (190 vs 136 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Stamford has more Public order (11). 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, Stamford recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 136 vs 190 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterborough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stamford had more Public order. Overall, Stamford recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 190).