Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO19 · West Sussex
425
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO12 · Hampshire
255
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gosport has less crime — 255 vs 425 incidents in April 2026.
Chichester recorded notably higher crime than Gosport in April 2026 — 425 vs 255 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chichester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (84), while Gosport has more Other theft (23). 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, Gosport recorded fewer crimes than Chichester — 255 vs 425 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Chichester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chichester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gosport had more Other theft. Overall, Gosport recorded fewer total crimes (255 vs 425).