Peterborough
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Peterborough safe?
Crime in Peterborough is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Peterborough has 9.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Peterborough is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10.4 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 10.7 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 11.0 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.0 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 11.3 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 8288 56%
- Criminal damage and arson 1824 12%
- Public order 1791 12%
- Shoplifting 1564 11%
- Other theft 1320 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Peterborough has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Peterborough has little history of flooding. 1% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 99%
- More flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Peterborough.
PeterboroughNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Peterborough?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Peterborough is currently High.
How does crime in Peterborough compare with England?
Crime in Peterborough is higher than the England rate. Peterborough has 9.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Peterborough is safe?
No. These figures are for Peterborough as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Peterborough?
This Peterborough page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report