Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO16 · Hampshire
125
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PO10 · West Sussex
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hermitage has less crime — 55 vs 125 incidents in April 2026.
Hampshire recorded notably higher crime than Hermitage in April 2026 — 125 vs 55 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Hermitage has more Other theft (7). 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, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than Hampshire — 55 vs 125 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Hermitage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hampshire saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hermitage had more Other theft. Overall, Hermitage recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 125).