Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
155
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
GU31 · Hampshire
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 5 vs 155 incidents in March 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Petersfield in March 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 5, a 31.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (51) and Anti-social behaviour (38), while Petersfield has more Criminal damage & arson (1) and Other theft (1). 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 Croydon — 5 vs 155 incidents. That is 97% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 155).