Gosport vs Hermitage — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Gosport

PO13 · Hampshire

111

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Hermitage

PO10 · West Sussex

54

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Hermitage has less crime — 54 vs 111 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Gosport recorded notably higher crime than Hermitage in February 2026 — 111 vs 54 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Gosport records significantly more (50 vs 18 incidents). 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 Hermitage safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than Gosport — 54 vs 111 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Hermitage is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Gosport recorded 50 incidents of this type vs 18 in Hermitage. Overall, Hermitage had fewer total crimes (54 vs 111).

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