Crime Rates at High Street, East Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1NW

High Street area has the 8th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buriton & East Meon , and the 152nd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around High Street (GU32 1NW) in the last 12 months was 51.9 per 1,000 residents and was 35.4% higher than the Buriton & East Meon average (38.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 25.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around High Street (GU32 1NW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chapel Street, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Anvil Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.