Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
Aldershot recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 11, a 23.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Anti-social behaviour (36), while Petersfield has more Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Aldershot sits above the national average for recorded crime while Petersfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Aldershot — 11 vs 257 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldershot saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Petersfield had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 257).