Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO12 · Hampshire
217
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PO4 · Portsmouth
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Gosport has less crime — 217 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded notably higher crime than Gosport in February 2026 — 520 vs 217 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24) and Other theft (19), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (53) and Vehicle crime (45). 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 520 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gosport saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Gosport recorded fewer total crimes (217 vs 520).