Gosport vs Portsmouth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Gosport

PO13 · Hampshire

131

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Public order15

Portsmouth

PO1 · Portsmouth

923

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences334
  • Anti-social behaviour132
  • Shoplifting93

Gosport has less crime — 131 vs 923 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Gosport in April 2026 — 923 incidents compared to 131, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (93). 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 Portsmouth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Gosport recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 131 vs 923 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gosport saw higher rates of Public order while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gosport recorded fewer total crimes (131 vs 923).

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