Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO15 · Hampshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO6 · Portsmouth
297
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hampshire has less crime — 39 vs 297 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in April 2026 — 297 incidents compared to 39, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (39) and Anti-social behaviour (36). 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 297 incidents. That is 87% 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 297).