Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO10 · West Sussex
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hermitage has less crime — 55 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Hermitage in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 55, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hermitage sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (7), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (63) and Criminal damage & arson (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 April 2026 Police data, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 55 vs 359 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Hermitage is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hermitage saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hermitage recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 359).