Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO10 · West Sussex
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
350
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hermitage has less crime — 54 vs 350 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Hermitage in February 2026 — 350 incidents compared to 54, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hermitage sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (59) and Public order (32). Hermitage is below the national average while Portsmouth is above, making Hermitage the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 54 vs 350 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Hermitage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hermitage saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Hermitage recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 350).