Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU31 · Hampshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 7 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Ferndown recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in February 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 7, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Petersfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2). 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 Ferndown — 7 vs 45 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Petersfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 45).