Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Heath Road West area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Petersfield Bell Hill , and the 166th highest crime rate of 410 local areas in East Hampshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Heath Road West (GU31 4LA) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 17.3% lower than the Petersfield Bell Hill average (57.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heath Road West (GU31 4LA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dragon Street, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heath Road West (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | The Courtyard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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