Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PE4 · Peterborough
231
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PE9 · Lincolnshire
136
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stamford has less crime — 136 vs 231 incidents in April 2026.
Peterborough recorded notably higher crime than Stamford in April 2026 — 231 vs 136 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), 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 231 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Peterborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stamford had more Public order. Overall, Stamford recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 231).