Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU26 · Surrey
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU31 · Hampshire
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Petersfield has less crime — 7 vs 17 incidents in February 2026.
Haslemere recorded notably higher crime than Petersfield in February 2026 — 17 vs 7 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haslemere sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Shoplifting (3), while Petersfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Petersfield recorded fewer crimes than Haslemere — 7 vs 17 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Petersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haslemere saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Petersfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Petersfield recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 17).