Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO16 · Hampshire
125
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PO4 · Portsmouth
516
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hampshire has less crime — 125 vs 516 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Hampshire in April 2026 — 516 incidents compared to 125, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Portsmouth has more Other theft (40). 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 516 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hampshire saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portsmouth had more Other theft. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 516).