Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO19 · West Sussex
425
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO5 · Portsmouth
842
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chichester has less crime — 425 vs 842 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded notably higher crime than Chichester in April 2026 — 842 vs 425 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Portsmouth records significantly more (307 vs 106 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Chichester recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 425 vs 842 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Chichester recorded 106 incidents of this type vs 307 in Portsmouth. Overall, Chichester had fewer total crimes (425 vs 842).