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Peterborough Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

Peterborough recorded 983 reported incidents in 2026, the only year currently available in this dataset. Theft dominated the tally at 483 cases — nearly half of all reported incidents. Other notable categories included Other (141), Assault (118), and Fraud (99). With just one year of data, no year-over-year comparison is possible. The 983-incident total represents the complete city-wide figure for 2026.

983
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Theft
Top category
483 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Theft 483
49.1% of 2026 incidents
Other 141
14.3% of 2026 incidents
Assault 118
12% of 2026 incidents
Fraud 99
10.1% of 2026 incidents
7.7% of 2026 incidents
4.7% of 2026 incidents

Peterborough crime 2026

Peterborough, Ontario recorded 983 police-reported incidents in 2026. This page presents the complete annual picture for the city, breaking down incidents by category and showing how the year compares within the available data window.

Because 2026 is the only year currently in the dataset, no year-over-year comparison is possible. The counts reflect reported incidents to Peterborough Police Service and are presented as raw totals rather than any measure of per-capita risk.

Year-over-year

The 2026 dataset represents the sole year of published data for Peterborough, covering 983 incidents across all reported categories. Theft dominates the annual profile, accounting for nearly half of all recorded incidents. The remaining incidents spread across property crimes, violent offences, and a substantial "Other" category that captures incidents not classified within the standard offence types. With only one year of data available, readers should treat these figures as a baseline snapshot rather than evidence of longer-term patterns.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Theft's commanding share — 483 of 983 incidents, or just under half the annual total — stands out as the defining feature of Peterborough's 2026 data. No other category approaches this concentration. The sizeable "Other" grouping at 141 incidents suggests either diverse minor offences or classification practices that merit attention as the dataset grows. With 2026 as the sole available year, trend claims are impossible; these numbers establish a benchmark for future comparison.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Peterborough crime in 2026

How many incidents were reported in Peterborough in 2026?

Peterborough recorded 983 police-reported incidents in 2026. This total covers all offence categories in the city's dataset for that year.

Did crime increase or decrease from the previous year?

No year-over-year comparison is available. The dataset contains only 2026 data, with 983 incidents representing the single published year.

What was the most common type of incident?

Theft dominated at 483 incidents — nearly half of Peterborough's 2026 total. Assault ranked third with 118 incidents, well below theft's volume.

Where does this data come from?

Figures originate from Peterborough Police Service open-data releases via the Ontario provincial portal. The 983-incident count reflects official reported records for 2026.

Sources

Data sourced from Peterborough Police Service open-data releases via the Ontario (ON) provincial government portal.

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