Assault in Peterborough — Crime Map & Statistics

In Peterborough, assault incidents totalled 114, representing 12.3% of the city's 929 reported crimes. This category ranks third among nine crime types, with theft and other crimes being more frequent.

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

114
Assault incidents
12.3%
Share of Peterborough incidents
3 of 9
Category rank
2026-04-15 to 2026-06-14
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Assault in Peterborough

This page covers reported assault incidents in Peterborough, Ontario. During the period from April 15, 2026, to June 14, 2026, there were 114 reported assaults in the city.

Assault accounts for 12.3% of all reported incidents in Peterborough during this window, making it the third most common category of crime.

How Assault compares

In Peterborough, assault is the third most reported crime category, behind theft (440 incidents) and other crimes (147 incidents). It is more common than fraud (91 incidents), mischief (78 incidents), and break and enter (44 incidents). The 114 assaults represent a notable portion of the city's 929 total reported incidents during this period.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Assault is a significant category in Peterborough, ranking third among nine crime types. The 114 incidents during this two-month window highlight its prevalence, though the short duration limits trend analysis. Compared to other categories, assault is less frequent than theft and other crimes but more common than fraud, mischief, and break and enter. The data reflects only reported incidents, and no year-over-year comparison is available.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Assault in Peterborough

How many assaults were reported in Peterborough?

There were 114 reported assaults in Peterborough between April 15, 2026, and June 14, 2026.

What percentage of Peterborough’s crime is assault?

Assault accounts for 12.3% of all reported incidents in Peterborough during this period.

How does assault compare to other crimes in Peterborough?

Assault is the third most reported crime, behind theft (440 incidents) and other crimes (147 incidents), but more frequent than fraud, mischief, and break and enter.

Is there year-over-year data for assault in Peterborough?

No, year-over-year data is not available for assault in this dataset.

Other crime categories in Peterborough

Sources

Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).

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