Petersfield vs Romsey North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Petersfield Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Romsey North Hampshire Constabulary

      Petersfield vs Romsey North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Petersfield
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,004 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Romsey North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      431 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      60% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Petersfield
      B Romsey North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,004
      431
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,080
      475
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7%
      ↓9.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Petersfield
      B Romsey North
      Violent Crime
      404 ↑2%
      173 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓26%
      54 ↑50%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓21%
      33 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓32%
      27 ↓48%
      Burglary
      26 ↓30%
      53 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      97 ↑13%
      43 ↓35%
      Drugs
      31 ↑7%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      85 ↓30%
      25 ↓7%
      Robbery
      11 ↑120%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      124 ↑15%
      2 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑8%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓60%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑35%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓54%
      10 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Romsey North is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Petersfield safer than Romsey North?

      Petersfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,004 crimes in the last 12 months. Romsey North has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 431 crimes. Romsey North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Petersfield vs Romsey North?

      Petersfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Romsey North shows -9.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Petersfield and Romsey North?

      In Petersfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (404 incidents). In Romsey North, it is Violent Crime (173 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Petersfield and Romsey North?

      Petersfield recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Romsey North recorded 54. 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 Petersfield vs Romsey North?

      Violent crime in Petersfield totalled 404 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 173 in Romsey North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Petersfield and Romsey North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Petersfield recorded 1,080 crimes (now 1,004, a change of -7%). Romsey North recorded 475 crimes previously (now 431, -9.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Petersfield and Romsey North?

      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. Petersfield has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Romsey North has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Petersfield and Romsey North?

      Petersfield falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Romsey North 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 Petersfield and Romsey North?

      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 Petersfield or Romsey North on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.