Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO10 · West Sussex
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO7 · Hampshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hermitage has less crime — 54 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Southwick recorded substantially more crime than Hermitage in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 54, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hermitage sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), 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, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than Southwick — 54 vs 141 incidents. That is 62% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Southwick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hermitage recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 141).