Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO12 · Hampshire
255
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO1 · Portsmouth
923
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gosport has less crime — 255 vs 923 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Gosport in April 2026 — 923 incidents compared to 255, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (93). 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 Portsmouth — 255 vs 923 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gosport saw higher rates of Other theft while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gosport recorded fewer total crimes (255 vs 923).