Theft in Peterborough — Crime Map & Statistics

In Peterborough, theft was the most reported crime category, with 440 incidents between April 15 and June 14, 2026. This accounts for 47.4% of the city's total 929 reported crimes during this period.

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

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2026-04-15 to 2026-06-14
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Theft in Peterborough

This page covers reported theft incidents in Peterborough, Ontario. Theft is the most frequently reported crime category in the city, accounting for 47.4% of all reported incidents during the selected period.

Between April 15, 2026, and June 14, 2026, there were 440 reported theft incidents in Peterborough. This category represents nearly half of the city's total reported crime incidents for this period.

How Theft compares

Theft is the most common crime category in Peterborough, with 440 reported incidents. This is significantly higher than other categories such as Other (147 incidents), Assault (114 incidents), Fraud (91 incidents), Mischief (78 incidents), and Break and Enter (44 incidents). Theft accounts for nearly half of all reported crime incidents in the city during this period.

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What these numbers mean

Theft stands out as the most frequently reported crime in Peterborough, making up nearly half of all incidents in the city during this period. The 440 reported thefts significantly outnumber other categories, highlighting its prevalence. However, the data covers only a two-month window in 2026, so it's too short a period to identify any long-term trends or shifts in theft patterns.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Peterborough

How many theft incidents were reported in Peterborough?

There were 440 reported theft incidents in Peterborough between April 15, 2026, and June 14, 2026.

What percentage of total crime incidents does theft represent?

Theft accounts for 47.4% of all reported crime incidents in Peterborough during the selected period.

How does theft compare to other crime categories in Peterborough?

Theft is the most common crime category, with 440 incidents, significantly higher than categories like Other (147), Assault (114), and Fraud (91).

Is there data available for theft incidents in previous years?

The current dataset only includes theft incidents for 2026, with 440 reported incidents during the specified period.

Other crime categories in Peterborough

Sources

Data sourced from the Ontario open data portal, via Peterborough's public crime incident records.

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