Peterborough vs Pinchbeck — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Peterborough

PE4 · Peterborough

186

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Shoplifting28
  • Anti-social behaviour27

Pinchbeck

PE11 · Lincolnshire

36

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Shoplifting4
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Pinchbeck has less crime — 36 vs 186 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Peterborough recorded substantially more crime than Pinchbeck in February 2026 — 186 incidents compared to 36, a 5.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Peterborough records significantly more (58 vs 17 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Pinchbeck recorded fewer crimes than Peterborough — 36 vs 186 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Pinchbeck is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Peterborough recorded 58 incidents of this type vs 17 in Pinchbeck. Overall, Pinchbeck had fewer total crimes (36 vs 186).

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