Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO12 · Hampshire
255
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO9 · Hampshire
398
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gosport has less crime — 255 vs 398 incidents in April 2026.
Havant recorded notably higher crime than Gosport in April 2026 — 398 vs 255 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Havant has more Shoplifting (38). 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, Gosport recorded fewer crimes than Havant — 255 vs 398 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Havant is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gosport saw higher rates of Other theft while Havant had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gosport recorded fewer total crimes (255 vs 398).