Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO19 · West Sussex
425
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO13 · Hampshire
131
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Gosport has less crime — 131 vs 425 incidents in April 2026.
Chichester recorded substantially more crime than Gosport in April 2026 — 425 incidents compared to 131, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chichester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (84), while Gosport has more Public order (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Gosport recorded fewer crimes than Chichester — 131 vs 425 incidents. That is 69% 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 Public order. Overall, Gosport recorded fewer total crimes (131 vs 425).