Peterborough Crime Map, Rate & Statistics

Peterborough recorded 929 incidents between April 15 and June 14, 2026. Theft was the most frequent category, making up 47.4% of all reported cases. This data reflects a 60-day window of crime activity in the city.

Data current through . Source: official Peterborough police open-data portal.

Leading categories in Peterborough

Theft 440
47.4% of Peterborough total
Other 147
15.8% of Peterborough total
Assault 114
12.3% of Peterborough total
Fraud 91
9.8% of Peterborough total
8.4% of Peterborough total
4.7% of Peterborough total

About this data

This map displays 929 reported incidents in Peterborough, Ontario, over a 60-day period from April 15 to June 14, 2026. The data is sourced from the Peterborough Police Service’s public portal, providing a snapshot of criminal activity across the city. Residents and policymakers can use this information to identify patterns and allocate resources effectively.

The dataset includes all reported incidents within the specified window, offering a clear view of crime distribution. Understanding these patterns helps inform community safety initiatives and policing strategies tailored to Peterborough’s needs.

Recent trend

The 2026 data shows 929 incidents reported during the 60-day window. As this is the only year available in the dataset, no year-over-year comparison can be made. The figures provide a baseline for future analysis, but trends cannot yet be determined.

Category breakdown

Theft was the most reported incident type, accounting for 440 cases, or 47.4% of all incidents. Other incidents followed with 147 reports (15.8%), while assault ranked third with 114 cases (12.3%). Together, these three categories make up over 75% of the total incidents, highlighting their prevalence in Peterborough during this period.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Theft dominates Peterborough’s reported incidents, accounting for nearly half of all cases in this 60-day window. With 440 thefts and 114 assaults, property and violent crimes are both significant, though theft is far more frequent. The absence of neighbourhood-level data limits deeper geographic insights, but the concentration of incidents in a short period underscores the need for targeted prevention efforts. The 929 total incidents provide a clear starting point for tracking future trends.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in Peterborough

How many incidents were reported in Peterborough over the past 60 days?

There were 929 reported incidents in Peterborough between April 15, 2026, and June 14, 2026. This includes all categories of incidents, with theft being the most frequent at 440 occurrences.

What was the most common type of incident in Peterborough during this period?

Theft was the most common incident, accounting for 47.4% of all reported incidents, with 440 occurrences. Assault followed as the third most common, with 114 incidents.

Is there any trend data available for Peterborough?

The current dataset covers a 60-day window in 2026, with 929 incidents reported. There is no year-over-year comparison available for this period.

Are there neighbourhood-specific incident counts for Peterborough?

No, the current dataset does not include neighbourhood-specific incident counts for Peterborough. The data is aggregated at the city level.

How current is the data for Peterborough?

The data covers incidents reported between April 15, 2026, and June 14, 2026, and was last updated on June 16, 2026.

Where does this incident data come from?

The data is sourced from the open-data portal provided by the Ontario government, which compiles reported incidents from local law enforcement agencies.

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open-data portal, compiled from reports by local law enforcement agencies.

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