Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO16 · Hampshire
125
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hampshire has less crime — 125 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 125, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (32), while Portsmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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 Portsmouth — 125 vs 359 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hampshire saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Portsmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 359).