Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO12 · Hampshire
255
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO16 · Hampshire
125
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hampshire has less crime — 125 vs 255 incidents in April 2026.
Gosport recorded notably higher crime than Hampshire in April 2026 — 255 vs 125 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Hampshire has more Shoplifting (29). 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, Hampshire recorded fewer crimes than Gosport — 125 vs 255 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Gosport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gosport saw higher rates of Other theft while Hampshire had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 255).