Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Ringwood recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 74 incidents compared to 11, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Petersfield sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Ringwood has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Other theft (8). 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 Ringwood — 11 vs 74 incidents. That is 85% 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 Ringwood had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 74).