Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO9 · Hampshire
375
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PO7 · Hampshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southwick has less crime — 141 vs 375 incidents in February 2026.
Havant recorded substantially more crime than Southwick in February 2026 — 375 incidents compared to 141, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Havant sees higher rates of Public order (32), while Southwick has more Shoplifting (35). 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, Southwick recorded fewer crimes than Havant — 141 vs 375 incidents. That is 62% 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 Southwick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southwick recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 375).