Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO15 · Hampshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO7 · Hampshire
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hampshire has less crime — 39 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Southwick recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 39, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Southwick has more Shoplifting (29) and Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hampshire recorded fewer crimes than Southwick — 39 vs 162 incidents. That is 76% 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 Southwick had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 162).