Eastleigh Central vs Petersfield

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Eastleigh Central Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Petersfield Hampshire Constabulary

      Eastleigh Central vs Petersfield Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Eastleigh Central
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,164 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Petersfield
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,004 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eastleigh Central
      B Petersfield
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,164
      1,004
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,311
      1,080
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↓7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastleigh Central
      B Petersfield
      Violent Crime
      1,608 ↑16%
      404 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      345 ↓2%
      90 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      185 ↓13%
      55 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      103 ↓24%
      28 ↓32%
      Burglary
      54 ↓39%
      26 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      181 ↓15%
      97 ↑13%
      Drugs
      93 ↑9%
      31 ↑7%
      Public Order
      237 ↓21%
      85 ↓30%
      Robbery
      25 ↑32%
      11 ↑120%
      Shoplifting
      190 ↓49%
      124 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑10%
      13 ↑8%
      Bicycle Theft
      34 ↓11%
      4 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      49 ↑26%
      23 ↑35%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓22%
      13 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Petersfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastleigh Central safer than Petersfield?

      Eastleigh Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,164 crimes in the last 12 months. Petersfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,004 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastleigh Central vs Petersfield?

      Eastleigh Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Petersfield shows -7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eastleigh Central and Petersfield?

      In Eastleigh Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,608 incidents). In Petersfield, it is Violent Crime (404 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eastleigh Central and Petersfield?

      Eastleigh Central recorded 345 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Petersfield recorded 90. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Eastleigh Central vs Petersfield?

      Violent crime in Eastleigh Central totalled 1,608 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 404 in Petersfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eastleigh Central and Petersfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastleigh Central recorded 3,311 crimes (now 3,164, a change of -4.4%). Petersfield recorded 1,080 crimes previously (now 1,004, -7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastleigh Central and Petersfield?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Eastleigh Central has a resolution rate of 27.2% and Petersfield has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastleigh Central and Petersfield?

      Eastleigh Central falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Petersfield is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Eastleigh Central and Petersfield?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Eastleigh Central or Petersfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eastleigh Central and Petersfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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