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 May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petersfield St Peter's crime rate of 4.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Petersfield St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lavant Street with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • The Square with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the East Hampshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Hampshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Petersfield St Peter's has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Petersfield St Peter's)CrimesRank (Petersfield St Peter's)CrimesRank (Petersfield St Peter's)
Whitehill Chase65 2622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne52 3639 1644 2
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
Petersfield Bell Hill8 23215 15150 19
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 St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 20259
March 20258
February 202517
January 202513
December 20244
November 202415
October 202419
September 202410
August 202417
July 202422
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 202413
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Petersfield St Peter's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Petersfield St Peter's postcode area is presented below.

1. Lavant Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. The Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. North Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
5. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sheep Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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