Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU31 · Hampshire
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CR3 · Surrey
127
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Petersfield has less crime — 5 vs 127 incidents in March 2026.
Whyteleafe recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in March 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 5, a 25.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Petersfield sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Whyteleafe has more Violence & sexual offences (50) and Public order (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Whyteleafe — 5 vs 127 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Petersfield saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Whyteleafe had more Violence & sexual offences and Public order. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 127).