Assault in Peterborough — Crime Map & Statistics

In Peterborough, assault incidents totalled 94 in 2026, representing 10.4% of the city's 900 reported crimes. This category ranks fourth among eight crime types tracked.

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

94
Assault incidents
10.4%
Share of Peterborough incidents
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Category rank
2026-04-03 to 2026-06-02
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Assault in Peterborough

This page covers reported assault incidents in Peterborough, Ontario. During the period from April 3, 2026, to June 2, 2026, there were 94 reported assaults in the city.

Assaults accounted for 10.4% of all reported incidents in Peterborough during this window, making it the fourth most common category of crime.

How Assault compares

In Peterborough, assault is the fourth most reported crime category, behind theft (433 incidents), other crimes (154 incidents), and fraud (104 incidents). It is more common than mischief (74 incidents) and break and enter (26 incidents). The 94 assaults represent a notable portion of the city's overall crime, though they are significantly outnumbered by theft-related incidents.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Assaults in Peterborough account for just over one-tenth of all reported incidents, placing it fourth among crime categories. While theft and fraud are more prevalent, the 94 assaults recorded in this two-month window highlight a steady presence of such incidents. The data does not show year-over-year trends, as only 2026 figures are available. Compared to other categories, assaults are less frequent than theft but more common than mischief or break-and-enter.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Assault in Peterborough

How many assaults were reported in Peterborough?

There were 94 reported assaults in Peterborough between April 3 and June 2, 2026.

What percentage of Peterborough’s crime is assault?

Assaults accounted for 10.4% of all reported incidents in Peterborough during this period.

How does assault compare to other crimes in Peterborough?

Assault is the fourth most reported crime, behind theft (433), other crimes (154), and fraud (104), but ahead of mischief (74) and break and enter (26).

Is there year-over-year data available for assaults in Peterborough?

No, the current dataset only includes assault figures for 2026, with no prior years for comparison.

Other crime categories in Peterborough

Sources

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

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