Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO13 · Hampshire
131
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PO5 · Portsmouth
842
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gosport has less crime — 131 vs 842 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Gosport in April 2026 — 842 incidents compared to 131, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosport sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (80). 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 842 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
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 842).