Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO16 · Hampshire
114
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PO6 · Portsmouth
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hampshire has less crime — 114 vs 188 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded notably higher crime than Hampshire in February 2026 — 188 vs 114 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hampshire sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28) and Public order (20), while Portsmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Other theft (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hampshire recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 114 vs 188 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hampshire saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Portsmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Hampshire recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 188).