Petersfield vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Petersfield

GU31 · Hampshire

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Criminal damage & arson2
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Poole

BH17 · Poole

95

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Petersfield has less crime — 7 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 7, a 13.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Poole records significantly more (36 vs 4 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Petersfield or Poole safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 7 vs 95 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Petersfield and Poole?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Petersfield recorded 4 incidents of this type vs 36 in Poole. Overall, Petersfield had fewer total crimes (7 vs 95).

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