Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO14 · Hampshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO7 · Hampshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hampshire has less crime — 45 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Southwick recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 45, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Burglary (3), while Southwick has more Shoplifting (35). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hampshire recorded fewer crimes than Southwick — 45 vs 141 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Hampshire is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hampshire saw higher rates of Burglary while Southwick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 141).