Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU12 · Surrey
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.
Ash recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 123 incidents compared to 11, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (14), while Petersfield has more Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Ash — 11 vs 123 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ash 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 123).