Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO19 · West Sussex
425
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO4 · Portsmouth
516
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chichester has less crime — 425 vs 516 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth saw somewhat more crime than Chichester in April 2026 (516 vs 425 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chichester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (84), while Portsmouth has more Other theft (40). 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, Chichester recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 425 vs 516 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chichester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portsmouth had more Other theft. Overall, Chichester recorded fewer total crimes (425 vs 516).