Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ferndown recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 11, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Other theft (5), while Petersfield has more Public order (2) and 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 April 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 11 vs 64 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferndown 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 64).