Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 11, a 39.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Merton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (119), while Petersfield has more Public order (2). Merton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Petersfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 11 vs 434 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Merton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Petersfield had more Public order. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 434).