Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO9 · Hampshire
375
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PO6 · Portsmouth
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Portsmouth has less crime — 188 vs 375 incidents in February 2026.
Havant recorded notably higher crime than Portsmouth in February 2026 — 375 vs 188 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Havant sees higher rates of Public order (32), while Portsmouth has more 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, Portsmouth recorded fewer crimes than Havant — 188 vs 375 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Havant is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Havant saw higher rates of Public order while Portsmouth had more Other theft. Overall, Portsmouth recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 375).