Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO9 · Hampshire
398
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Portsmouth has less crime — 359 vs 398 incidents in April 2026.
Havant and Portsmouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 398 and 359 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Havant sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (58), while Portsmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Portsmouth recorded fewer crimes than Havant — 359 vs 398 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Havant is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Havant saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Portsmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portsmouth recorded fewer total crimes (359 vs 398).