The total recorded crimes in Petersfield Heath, East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petersfield Heath crime rate of 5.47 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the Petersfield Heath has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 5.47 ranking 30th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Petersfield Heath) | Crimes | Rank (Petersfield Heath) | Crimes | Rank (Petersfield Heath) | |
| Whitehill Chase | 65 | 2 | 622 | 2 | 650 | 1 |
| Binsted, Bentley & Selborne | 52 | 3 | 639 | 1 | 644 | 2 |
| Petersfield St Peter's | 69 | 1 | 617 | 3 | 525 | 5 |
| Bramshott & Liphook | 39 | 5 | 589 | 4 | 570 | 3 |
| Alton Eastbrooke | 36 | 6 | 464 | 5 | 549 | 4 |
| Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham | 42 | 4 | 423 | 7 | 230 | 12 |
| Liss | 22 | 10 | 274 | 10 | 366 | 6 |
| Horndean Kings & Blendworth | 24 | 9 | 442 | 6 | 341 | 7 |
| Four Marks & Medstead | 36 | 7 | 252 | 11 | 250 | 11 |
| Alton Wooteys | 24 | 8 | 295 | 9 | 313 | 8 |
| Petersfield Causeway | 22 | 11 | 317 | 8 | 281 | 9 |
| Rowlands Castle | 15 | 17 | 180 | 17 | 259 | 10 |
| Headley | 21 | 12 | 250 | 12 | 197 | 16 |
| Clanfield | 15 | 16 | 240 | 13 | 220 | 13 |
| Bentworth & Froyle | 18 | 13 | 158 | 19 | 176 | 18 |
| Whitehill Pinewood | 7 | 25 | 183 | 16 | 200 | 14 |
| Horndean Murray | 11 | 21 | 218 | 14 | 183 | 17 |
| Lindford | 18 | 14 | 118 | 22 | 114 | 20 |
| Alton Westbrooke | 14 | 18 | 158 | 18 | 197 | 15 |
| Petersfield Bell Hill | 8 | 23 | 215 | 15 | 150 | 19 |
| Alton Whitedown | 16 | 15 | 139 | 20 | 91 | 28 |
| Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers | 13 | 19 | 90 | 28 | 70 | 30 |
| Alton Ashdell | 13 | 20 | 113 | 23 | 109 | 25 |
| Froxfield, Sheet & Steep | 4 | 31 | 112 | 24 | 114 | 21 |
| Horndean Catherington | 4 | 29 | 118 | 21 | 106 | 26 |
| Buriton & East Meon | 8 | 24 | 110 | 25 | 112 | 22 |
| Grayshott | 9 | 22 | 107 | 27 | 98 | 27 |
| Alton Holybourne | 6 | 28 | 108 | 26 | 109 | 24 |
| Alton Amery | 7 | 26 | 58 | 30 | 57 | 31 |
| Horndean Downs | 6 | 27 | 57 | 31 | 73 | 29 |
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).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Petersfield Heath postcode area is presented below.