Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO14 · Hampshire
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hampshire has less crime — 28 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 28, a 12.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Anti-social behaviour (4), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (63) and Criminal damage & arson (32). Hampshire is below the national average while Portsmouth is above, making Hampshire the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hampshire recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 28 vs 359 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Hampshire is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hampshire saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 359).