Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO15 · Hampshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO2 · Portsmouth
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hampshire has less crime — 39 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in April 2026 — 525 incidents compared to 39, a 13.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (81) and Vehicle crime (49). 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 — 39 vs 525 incidents. That is 93% 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 Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 525).