Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
188
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
GU31 · Hampshire
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 5 vs 188 incidents in March 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in March 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 5, a 37.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (74) and Anti-social behaviour (24), while Petersfield has more Vehicle crime (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 5 vs 188 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Petersfield had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 188).