Crime Rate in Petersfield Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Petersfield Heath

The total recorded crimes in Petersfield Heath, East Hampshire, UK in July 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petersfield Heath crime rate of 6.84 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Petersfield Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramble Road with total crimes: 1
  • Rival Moor Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bracken Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Petersfield Heath?

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

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Petersfield Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 90 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Petersfield Heath recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Petersfield Heath had fewer crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 109 crimes compared to 241. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Petersfield Heath recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Petersfield Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Petersfield Heath has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 6.84 ranking 28th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Petersfield Heath crimes were 90. The crime rate of Petersfield Heath in 2024 was 123.12 (year) or 10.26 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Petersfield Heath were around 109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 149.11 (year) or 12.43 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Petersfield Heath)CrimesRank (Petersfield Heath)CrimesRank (Petersfield Heath)
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
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
Alton Holybourne6 26108 26109 24
Grayshott6 27107 2798 27
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers2 3190 2870 30
Alton Amery3 3058 3057 31

Petersfield Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Petersfield Heath in July 2025

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

1. Bramble Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
2. Rival Moor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bracken Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sandy Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. B2146 (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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