Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU10 · Surrey
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU31 · Hampshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 7 vs 38 incidents in February 2026.
Farnham recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in February 2026 — 38 incidents compared to 7, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4), while Petersfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Farnham — 7 vs 38 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Farnham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Petersfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 38).