Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO19 · West Sussex
425
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Portsmouth has less crime — 359 vs 425 incidents in April 2026.
Chichester saw somewhat more crime than Portsmouth in April 2026 (425 vs 359 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chichester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (102), while Portsmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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, Portsmouth recorded fewer crimes than Chichester — 359 vs 425 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Chichester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chichester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Portsmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portsmouth recorded fewer total crimes (359 vs 425).