Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO15 · Hampshire
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO6 · Portsmouth
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hampshire has less crime — 37 vs 188 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in February 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 37, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Portsmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 Portsmouth — 37 vs 188 incidents. That is 80% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Portsmouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 188).