Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 11, a 13.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (45) and Other theft (12), 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 Bournemouth — 11 vs 150 incidents. That is 93% 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 Other theft while Petersfield had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 150).