Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU31 · Hampshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Petersfield has less crime — 11 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 11, a 16.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Petersfield sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Woking has more Anti-social behaviour (40) and Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 11 vs 183 incidents. That is 94% 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 Woking had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 183).