Crime Rate in Petersfield Bell Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Petersfield Bell Hill

The total recorded crimes in Petersfield Bell Hill, East Hampshire, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petersfield Bell Hill crime rate of 2.28 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 Bell Hill, encompassing approximately 7,016 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Petersfield Bell Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dukes Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Meon Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Petersfield Bell Hill?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Petersfield Bell Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 215 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Petersfield Bell Hill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Petersfield Bell Hill had fewer crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 150 crimes compared to 241. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Petersfield Bell Hill recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hampshire, Petersfield Bell Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Petersfield Bell Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Petersfield Bell Hill has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 13th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Petersfield Bell Hill crimes were 215. The crime rate of Petersfield Bell Hill in 2024 was 30.64 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Petersfield Bell Hill were around 150 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.38 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Petersfield Bell Hill)CrimesRank (Petersfield Bell Hill)CrimesRank (Petersfield Bell Hill)
Whitehill Chase44 4622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne59 1639 1644 2
Petersfield St Peter's48 2617 3525 5
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
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 Bell Hill 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Petersfield Bell Hill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Petersfield Bell Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Dukes Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Meon Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kings Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Noreuil Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Woodbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Penns Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Winchester Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Whitehouse Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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