Fraud in Peterborough — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In Peterborough, 91 fraud incidents were reported in 2026, making up 9.8% of the city's total crime. This places fraud as the fourth most common category among nine tracked types.

Data current through 2026-06-14. Source: official Peterborough police open-data portal.

At a glance

Fraud incidents

9.8%

Share of Peterborough incidents

4 of 9

Category rank

2026-04-15 to 2026-06-14

Data window

Fraud in Peterborough

This page covers reported fraud incidents in Peterborough, Ontario. During the reporting window, there were 91 reported fraud incidents in the city. These incidents account for 9.8% of all reported crime in Peterborough during this period.

Fraud is the fourth most common category of reported crime in Peterborough, behind theft, other crimes, and assault. The data reflects incidents reported to local law enforcement and does not include unreported cases.

How Fraud compares

In Peterborough, fraud is less frequent than theft (440 incidents), other crimes (147 incidents), and assault (114 incidents). However, it is more common than mischief (78 incidents) and break and enter (44 incidents). Among the nine categories tracked, fraud ranks fourth in terms of incident volume, highlighting its significance in the city's crime landscape.

Key stats

91 reported fraud incidents
4th most common crime category
9.8% of all reported crime
Data covers April 15 to June 14, 2026

What these numbers mean

Fraud accounts for nearly 10% of Peterborough's reported crime during this period, ranking fourth among all categories. While it trails far behind theft and other crimes, its prevalence is notable compared to property crimes like mischief and break and enter. The 91 incidents reported over this two-month window suggest a steady occurrence, though the short timeframe limits broader trend analysis. The data underscores fraud as a persistent concern in the city's crime profile.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2026-04-15 to 2026-06-14.

Frequently asked questions about Fraud in Peterborough

How many fraud incidents were reported in Peterborough?

There were 91 reported fraud incidents in Peterborough during the reporting window from April 15 to June 14, 2026.

What percentage of Peterborough's crime is fraud?

Fraud accounts for 9.8% of all reported crime in Peterborough during this period.

How does fraud compare to other crimes in Peterborough?

Fraud is the fourth most common crime category, with fewer incidents than theft (440), other crimes (147), and assault (114), but more than mischief (78) and break and enter (44).

What time period does this fraud data cover?

The data covers fraud incidents reported between April 15 and June 14, 2026.

Other crime categories in Peterborough

Sources

Data sourced from the Peterborough Police Service open data portal (ON).