Fraud in Peterborough — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Peterborough recorded 104 fraud incidents, making up 11.6% of the city's total crime. Fraud ranked as the third most common crime category during this period.

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

104
Fraud incidents
11.6%
Share of Peterborough incidents
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Category rank
2026-04-03 to 2026-06-02
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Fraud in Peterborough

This page covers reported fraud incidents in Peterborough, Ontario. During the selected window, there were 104 reported fraud incidents, accounting for 11.6% of the city's total reported incidents.

Fraud is one of eight crime categories tracked in Peterborough. The data reflects incidents reported between April 3, 2026, and June 2, 2026.

How Fraud compares

In Peterborough, fraud ranks as the third most common reported crime category. It is less frequent than theft, which had 433 incidents, and other crimes, which had 154 incidents. However, fraud is more common than assault (94 incidents), mischief (74 incidents), and break and enter (26 incidents).

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Fraud accounts for a notable portion of Peterborough's reported incidents, ranking third among crime categories. While it is less common than theft and other crimes, it surpasses assault, mischief, and break and enter. The data covers a two-month period in 2026, providing a snapshot of fraud activity during this time. The absence of year-over-year data limits trend analysis, but the current figures highlight fraud as a significant category within the city's crime landscape.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Fraud in Peterborough

How many fraud incidents were reported in Peterborough?

There were 104 reported fraud incidents in Peterborough during the selected window.

What percentage of Peterborough's total incidents does fraud represent?

Fraud accounts for 11.6% of Peterborough's total reported incidents.

How does fraud compare to other crime categories in Peterborough?

Fraud is the third most common crime category in Peterborough, with fewer incidents than theft (433) and other crimes (154), but more than assault (94), mischief (74), and break and enter (26).

What time period does this fraud data cover?

The data covers fraud incidents reported between April 3, 2026, and June 2, 2026.

Other crime categories in Peterborough

Sources

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

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