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 March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petersfield St Peter's crime rate of 2.44 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Petersfield St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lavant Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Petersfield St Peter's has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hampshire)CrimesRank (East Hampshire)CrimesRank (East Hampshire)
Whitehill Chase37 4622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne63 1639 1644 2
Bramshott & Liphook57 2589 4570 3
Alton Eastbrooke31 5464 5549 4
Liss18 13274 10366 6
Horndean Kings & Blendworth25 7442 6341 7
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham27 6423 7230 12
Alton Wooteys24 8295 9313 8
Petersfield Causeway13 19317 8281 9
Four Marks & Medstead22 9252 11250 11
Rowlands Castle19 11180 17259 10
Headley21 10250 12197 16
Horndean Murray19 12218 14183 17
Clanfield18 14240 13220 13
Whitehill Pinewood17 15183 16200 14
Alton Westbrooke16 16158 18197 15
Petersfield Bell Hill9 22215 15150 19
Alton Whitedown15 17139 2091 28
Bentworth & Froyle11 21158 19176 18
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep14 18112 24114 21
Lindford5 27118 22114 20
Buriton & East Meon13 20110 25112 22
Horndean Catherington9 23118 21106 26
Petersfield Heath6 2590 29109 23
Alton Ashdell7 24113 23109 25
Alton Holybourne5 28108 26109 24
Grayshott6 26107 2798 27
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers2 3190 2870 30
Horndean Downs2 3057 3173 29
Alton Amery3 2958 3057 31

Petersfield St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202517
January 202513
December 20244
November 202415
October 202419
September 202410
August 202417
July 202422
June 202434
May 202413
April 202414

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 202413
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 202411

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Petersfield St Peter's in March 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
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Courtyard (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Ray Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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