Gosport vs Hampshire — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Gosport

PO12 · Hampshire

217

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences96
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Other theft19

Hampshire

PO16 · Hampshire

114

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Shoplifting28
  • Public order20

Hampshire has less crime — 114 vs 217 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Gosport recorded notably higher crime than Hampshire in February 2026 — 217 vs 114 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24) and Other theft (19), while Hampshire has more Shoplifting (28) and Public order (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gosport or Hampshire safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hampshire recorded fewer crimes than Gosport — 114 vs 217 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Gosport is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Gosport and Hampshire?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gosport saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Hampshire had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 217).

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