Peterborough Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, Peterborough recorded 929 reported incidents, with theft being the most frequent category at 440 cases. This marks the first year of available data, so year-over-year comparisons are not possible. Theft, other crimes, and assaults account for the majority of incidents.

929
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
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Rank among years
Theft
Top category
440 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Theft 440
47.4% of 2026 incidents
Other 147
15.8% of 2026 incidents
Assault 114
12.3% of 2026 incidents
Fraud 91
9.8% of 2026 incidents
8.4% of 2026 incidents
4.7% of 2026 incidents

Peterborough crime 2026

In 2026, Peterborough recorded 929 reported incidents across all crime categories. As this is the only year of data available, year-over-year comparisons cannot be made.

This page provides a detailed breakdown of the 2026 crime data for Peterborough, including the most frequently reported categories and their respective counts.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for Peterborough shows a total of 929 reported incidents. Theft was the most common category, accounting for 440 incidents, followed by Other (147) and Assault (114). Fraud and Mischief also contributed significantly, with 91 and 78 incidents respectively. Break and enter incidents were less frequent, totaling 44. This dataset represents the full scope of reported incidents for the year, with no prior years available for comparison.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Peterborough's 2026 data highlights a significant concentration of theft incidents, which account for nearly half of all reported crimes. The absence of prior-year data limits trend analysis, but the dominance of theft and the presence of other property-related crimes like fraud and mischief suggest a notable focus on property offences. Assault, while present, is less frequent than property crimes. This snapshot provides a baseline for future comparisons as more data becomes available.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Peterborough crime in 2026

What was the total number of reported incidents in Peterborough in 2026?

In 2026, Peterborough recorded a total of 929 reported incidents across all crime categories.

Is there a trend in crime data for Peterborough?

No trend data is available as 2026 is the only year of data provided for Peterborough.

Which crime category was most reported in Peterborough in 2026?

Theft was the most reported category in 2026, with 440 incidents.

Where does this crime data come from?

This data is sourced from the open data portal provided by the Government of Ontario (ON).

Sources

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

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