Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH12 · Poole
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 11, a 23.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Petersfield sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (57) and Shoplifting (44). Petersfield is below the national average while Poole is above, making Petersfield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 11 vs 262 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Petersfield saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 262).