Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO21 · West Sussex
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Aldwick has less crime — 229 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded notably higher crime than Aldwick in April 2026 — 359 vs 229 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldwick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (51), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (63). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldwick recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 229 vs 359 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldwick saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Aldwick recorded fewer total crimes (229 vs 359).