Peterborough Central vs Stamford Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Peterborough Central Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Stamford Rural Lincolnshire Police

      Peterborough Central vs Stamford Rural Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Peterborough Central
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      4,438 crimes / 12m
      ↑56.5% trend
      28% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Stamford Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peterborough Central
      B Stamford Rural
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,438
      230
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,835
      256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑56.5%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peterborough Central
      B Stamford Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,650 ↑58%
      70 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      673 ↑44%
      59 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      222 ↑35%
      17 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      226 ↑7%
      29 ↑71%
      Burglary
      175 ↑86%
      19 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      356 ↑55%
      15 ↓35%
      Drugs
      225 ↑137%
      2 ↓78%
      Public Order
      239 ↑34%
      14 ↓13%
      Robbery
      44 ↓10%
      1
      Shoplifting
      327 ↑184%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      36 ↑64%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↑133%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      87 ↑71%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      136 ↑42%
      1 ↓92%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stamford Rural is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peterborough Central safer than Stamford Rural?

      Peterborough Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,438 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Rural has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 230 crimes. Stamford Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peterborough Central vs Stamford Rural?

      Peterborough Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +56.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stamford Rural shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peterborough Central and Stamford Rural?

      In Peterborough Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,650 incidents). In Stamford Rural, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peterborough Central and Stamford Rural?

      Peterborough Central recorded 673 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stamford Rural recorded 59. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Peterborough Central vs Stamford Rural?

      Violent crime in Peterborough Central totalled 1,650 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Stamford Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peterborough Central and Stamford Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peterborough Central recorded 2,835 crimes (now 4,438, a change of +56.5%). Stamford Rural recorded 256 crimes previously (now 230, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterborough Central and Stamford Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Peterborough Central has a resolution rate of 28% and Stamford Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peterborough Central and Stamford Rural?

      Peterborough Central falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Stamford Rural is covered by Lincolnshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Peterborough Central and Stamford Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Peterborough Central or Stamford Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterborough Central and Stamford Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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