Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO10 · West Sussex
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO7 · Hampshire
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hermitage has less crime — 55 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Southwick recorded substantially more crime than Hermitage in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 55, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hermitage sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Southwick has more Shoplifting (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hermitage recorded fewer crimes than Southwick — 55 vs 162 incidents. That is 66% 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 Other theft while Southwick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hermitage recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 162).