Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
GU31 · Hampshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 7 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in February 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 7, a 20.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Petersfield has more 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 February 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 7 vs 140 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Petersfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 140).