Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO13 · Hampshire
131
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PO2 · Portsmouth
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gosport has less crime — 131 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Gosport in April 2026 — 525 incidents compared to 131, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Public order (15), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (81) and Vehicle crime (49). 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, Gosport recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 131 vs 525 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gosport saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Gosport recorded fewer total crimes (131 vs 525).