Peterborough recorded 99 fraud incidents in 2026, representing 10.1% of the city's total of 983 reported incidents across all categories. Fraud ranked fourth among nine offence types for the year. The top neighbourhoods for this category were AREA3 with 40 incidents, followed by AREA2 with 24, AREA4 with 13, AREA1 with 9, and AREA6 with 2. Data covers the period from April 20 to June 19, 2026.
Data current through . Source: official Peterborough police open-data portal.
This page covers reported fraud incidents in Peterborough, Ontario, during the period from April 20 to June 19, 2026. The dataset records 99 fraud cases across the city, representing 10.1 per cent of the 983 total incidents logged in the selected window. Fraud ranks as the fourth most reported category among the nine tracked offence types.
The figures reflect incidents where fraudulent schemes, deceptive practices, or financial misrepresentations were reported to local authorities. Because the reporting window spans just over two months, these counts capture a snapshot of activity rather than a full annual profile. Residents and researchers can use this breakdown to understand how fraud compares to other property and violent offences in the region.
Fraud sits at rank four among Peterborough’s nine tracked categories, trailing theft (483 incidents), other offences (141), and assault (118), while exceeding mischief (76) and break and enter (46). The 99 reported cases make up a notable slice of the city’s overall incident volume. Unlike theft or assault, which dominate the top spots, fraud represents a smaller but consistent portion of local crime data. The category’s position highlights how financial offences compare to more traditional property and violent crimes in the area.
Fraud represents a distinct segment of Peterborough’s crime profile, holding the fourth position among nine tracked categories. With 99 cases during the April to June window, it trails property-heavy offences like theft but remains more frequent than mischief and break and enter. The data reflects a two-month reporting period, so these figures capture a short-term snapshot rather than a full-year trend. Residents should note that fraud counts are reported incidents only and may not reflect the full scope of financial offences in the community.
The dataset records 99 fraud incidents in Peterborough between April 20 and June 19, 2026. These cases make up 10.1 per cent of the city’s total 983 reported incidents across all categories. Because the reporting window covers just over two months, the count reflects a partial-year snapshot rather than an annual total.
Fraud ranks fourth among the nine tracked offence types in Peterborough. It trails theft (483 incidents), other offences (141), and assault (118), while exceeding mischief (76) and break and enter (46). The category’s position shows that financial offences are less common than property or violent crimes but still represent a meaningful share of local incident data.
AREA3 leads with 40 reported fraud incidents, followed by AREA2 with 24 cases. AREA4 recorded 13 incidents, AREA1 reported 9, and AREA6 logged 2 cases. These figures highlight where fraud activity was most concentrated during the April to June reporting window, though neighbourhood boundaries and reporting practices can vary.
The dataset does not provide a year-over-year comparison for fraud in Peterborough. The year series only lists 99 incidents for 2026, and the YoY change field is null. Without prior-year data or a full annual window, trend analysis or percentage shifts cannot be calculated from this report.
This data is sourced from the open-data portal for Peterborough, Ontario (ON), published by municipal authorities.