Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU23 · Surrey
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Ripley recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 11, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Petersfield sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Ripley has more Shoplifting (15) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Ripley — 11 vs 37 incidents. That is 70% 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 Ripley had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 37).