Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO14 · Hampshire
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO5 · Portsmouth
842
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hampshire has less crime — 28 vs 842 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in April 2026 — 842 incidents compared to 28, a 30.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (80). 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 842 incidents. That is 97% 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 while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 842).