Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH10 · Bournemouth
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 235 incidents compared to 11, a 21.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (62) and Shoplifting (23), while Petersfield has more Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Petersfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 11 vs 235 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Petersfield had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 235).