Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO15 · Hampshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO10 · West Sussex
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hampshire has less crime — 39 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.
Hermitage saw somewhat more crime than Hampshire in April 2026 (55 vs 39 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Hermitage has more Anti-social behaviour (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hampshire recorded fewer crimes than Hermitage — 39 vs 55 incidents. That is 29% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Hermitage had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 55).