Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO12 · Hampshire
217
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PO1 · Portsmouth
883
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Gosport has less crime — 217 vs 883 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Gosport in February 2026 — 883 incidents compared to 217, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Other theft (19), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (88). 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 February 2026 Police data, Gosport recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 217 vs 883 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gosport saw higher rates of Other theft while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gosport recorded fewer total crimes (217 vs 883).