Total Crime Rate
27.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Petersfield Road area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bentworth & Froyle , and the 156th lowest crime rate of 410 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 Petersfield Road (SO24 0EE) in the last 12 months was 27.2 per 1,000 residents and was 19.9% lower than the Bentworth & Froyle average (34.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Petersfield Road (SO24 0EE), the main crime hotspot is near Hook Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Station Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Hook Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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