Crime Rate in Petersfield St Peter's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Petersfield St Peter's

The total recorded crimes in Petersfield St Peter's, East Hampshire, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petersfield St Peter's crime rate of 2.85 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Petersfield St Peter's, encompassing approximately 16,820 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Petersfield St Peter's Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lavant Street with total crimes: 6
  • The Square with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Petersfield St Peter's?

To understand the safety of Petersfield St Peter's, we need to analyze Petersfield St Peter's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Petersfield St Peter's reported a higher crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 617 crimes compared to 250. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Petersfield St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Petersfield St Peter's experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 525 crimes compared to 241. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Petersfield St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hampshire, Petersfield St Peter's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Petersfield St Peter's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Petersfield St Peter's has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 ranking 2th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Petersfield St Peter's crimes were 617. The crime rate of Petersfield St Peter's in 2024 was 36.68 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Petersfield St Peter's were around 525 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.21 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Petersfield St Peter's)CrimesRank (Petersfield St Peter's)CrimesRank (Petersfield St Peter's)
Whitehill Chase44 4622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne59 1639 1644 2
Bramshott & Liphook46 3589 4570 3
Alton Eastbrooke37 6464 5549 4
Alton Wooteys41 5295 9313 8
Liss17 12274 10366 6
Horndean Kings & Blendworth14 19442 6341 7
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham33 9423 7230 12
Petersfield Causeway36 7317 8281 9
Four Marks & Medstead35 8252 11250 11
Rowlands Castle16 14180 17259 10
Alton Whitedown19 10139 2091 28
Clanfield17 11240 13220 13
Headley15 15250 12197 16
Petersfield Bell Hill16 13215 15150 19
Whitehill Pinewood14 16183 16200 14
Horndean Murray14 20218 14183 17
Alton Westbrooke14 18158 18197 15
Alton Ashdell14 17113 23109 25
Bentworth & Froyle9 25158 19176 18
Lindford4 29118 22114 20
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep11 21112 24114 21
Horndean Catherington10 24118 21106 26
Buriton & East Meon11 23110 25112 22
Horndean Downs11 2257 3173 29
Petersfield Heath5 2890 29109 23
Alton Holybourne6 26108 26109 24
Grayshott6 27107 2798 27
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers2 3190 2870 30
Alton Amery3 3058 3057 31

Petersfield St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202518
April 202518
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 202524
April 20259
March 20258
February 202517
January 202513
December 20244
November 202415
October 202419
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Petersfield St Peter's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Petersfield St Peter's postcode area is presented below.

1. Lavant Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. Barham Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bowen Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Drum Lane (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woolner Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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