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 May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petersfield Bell Hill crime rate of 1.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Petersfield Bell Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dukes Close with total crimes: 2
  • Whitehouse Gardens 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 May 2025 the Petersfield Bell Hill has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Petersfield Bell Hill)CrimesRank (Petersfield Bell Hill)CrimesRank (Petersfield Bell Hill)
Whitehill Chase65 2622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne52 3639 1644 2
Petersfield St Peter's69 1617 3525 5
Bramshott & Liphook39 5589 4570 3
Alton Eastbrooke36 6464 5549 4
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham42 4423 7230 12
Liss22 10274 10366 6
Horndean Kings & Blendworth24 9442 6341 7
Four Marks & Medstead36 7252 11250 11
Alton Wooteys24 8295 9313 8
Petersfield Causeway22 11317 8281 9
Rowlands Castle15 17180 17259 10
Headley21 12250 12197 16
Clanfield15 16240 13220 13
Bentworth & Froyle18 13158 19176 18
Whitehill Pinewood7 25183 16200 14
Horndean Murray11 21218 14183 17
Lindford18 14118 22114 20
Alton Westbrooke14 18158 18197 15
Alton Whitedown16 15139 2091 28
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers13 1990 2870 30
Alton Ashdell13 20113 23109 25
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep4 31112 24114 21
Horndean Catherington4 29118 21106 26
Buriton & East Meon8 24110 25112 22
Grayshott9 22107 2798 27
Petersfield Heath4 3090 29109 23
Alton Holybourne6 28108 26109 24
Alton Amery7 2658 3057 31
Horndean Downs6 2757 3173 29

Petersfield Bell Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20244

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Petersfield Bell Hill in May 2025

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

1. Stanton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dukes Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whitehouse Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kings Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Stoneham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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