Peterborough vs Wisbech — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Peterborough

PE3 · Peterborough

360

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences141
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Shoplifting39

Wisbech

PE13 · Cambridgeshire

61

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Drugs4

Wisbech has less crime — 61 vs 360 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Wisbech in April 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 61, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Wisbech has more Drugs (4). Peterborough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wisbech is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough or Wisbech safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wisbech recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 61 vs 360 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Wisbech is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wisbech had more Drugs. Overall, Wisbech recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 360).

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