Hart Rural North vs Petersfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Hart Rural North Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Petersfield Hampshire Constabulary

      Hart Rural North vs Petersfield Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hart Rural North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      984 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      0% 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 Hart Rural North
      B Petersfield
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      984
      1,004
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      909
      1,080
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↓7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hart Rural North
      B Petersfield
      Violent Crime
      405 ↑13%
      404 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↑76%
      90 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓39%
      55 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↓6%
      28 ↓32%
      Burglary
      31 ↓31%
      26 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓27%
      97 ↑13%
      Drugs
      17 ↓6%
      31 ↑7%
      Public Order
      85 ↑27%
      85 ↓30%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      11 ↑120%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↑0%
      124 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      1
      13 ↑8%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      4 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑133%
      23 ↑35%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      13 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Petersfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hart Rural North safer than Petersfield?

      Hart Rural North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 984 crimes in the last 12 months. Petersfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,004 crimes. Petersfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hart Rural North vs Petersfield?

      Hart Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Hart Rural North and Petersfield?

      In Hart Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (405 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 Hart Rural North and Petersfield?

      Hart Rural North recorded 180 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 Hart Rural North vs Petersfield?

      Violent crime in Hart Rural North totalled 405 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 Hart Rural North and Petersfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hart Rural North recorded 909 crimes (now 984, a change of +8.3%). Petersfield recorded 1,080 crimes previously (now 1,004, -7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hart Rural North 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. Hart Rural North has a resolution rate of 0% and Petersfield has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hart Rural North and Petersfield?

      Hart Rural North 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 Hart Rural North 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 Hart Rural North or Petersfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hart Rural North 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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