Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO9 · Hampshire
398
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO4 · Portsmouth
516
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Havant has less crime — 398 vs 516 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth saw somewhat more crime than Havant in April 2026 (516 vs 398 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Havant sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Portsmouth has more Other theft (40). 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, Havant recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 398 vs 516 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Havant saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portsmouth had more Other theft. Overall, Havant recorded fewer total crimes (398 vs 516).