Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO8 · Hampshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
350
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Horndean has less crime — 52 vs 350 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Horndean in February 2026 — 350 incidents compared to 52, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horndean sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Other theft (6), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (59) and Public order (32). Horndean is below the national average while Portsmouth is above, making Horndean the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Horndean recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 52 vs 350 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Horndean is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Horndean saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Horndean recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 350).