Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR0 · Greater London
605
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU31 · Hampshire
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 5 vs 605 incidents in March 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in March 2026 — 605 incidents compared to 5, a 121.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (174) and Anti-social behaviour (163), while Petersfield has more Vehicle crime (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Petersfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 5 vs 605 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Petersfield had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 605).