The data, from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), also shows that there was a six per cent increase in crime overall in the city – rising to 23,770 offences (from 22,469 the previous year.)
Now, new statistics have revealed where the neighbourhoods are with the highest crime rate.
The data shows how many crimes have been recorded per 1,000 people between June 2025 and May 2026.
It reveals that there are around 125.5 crimes per 1,000 people in Peterborough – higher than the national figure of 90.7.
In fact, 16 council wards have a higher figure than the national average – with just six having a lower figure.
The statistics are from Police UK.
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