Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO13 · Hampshire
131
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PO10 · West Sussex
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hermitage has less crime — 55 vs 131 incidents in April 2026.
Gosport recorded notably higher crime than Hermitage in April 2026 — 131 vs 55 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Hermitage has more Other theft (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than Gosport — 55 vs 131 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Hermitage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gosport saw higher rates of Public order while Hermitage had more Other theft. Overall, Hermitage recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 131).