Havant vs Southwick — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Havant

PO9 · Hampshire

398

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences160
  • Anti-social behaviour58
  • Shoplifting38

Southwick

PO7 · Hampshire

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Shoplifting29
  • Anti-social behaviour21

Southwick has less crime — 162 vs 398 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Havant recorded notably higher crime than Southwick in April 2026 — 398 vs 162 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Havant records significantly more (160 vs 67 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Havant or Southwick safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Southwick recorded fewer crimes than Havant — 162 vs 398 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Havant is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Havant and Southwick?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Havant recorded 160 incidents of this type vs 67 in Southwick. Overall, Southwick had fewer total crimes (162 vs 398).

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