Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO8 · Hampshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO4 · Portsmouth
516
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Horndean has less crime — 55 vs 516 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Horndean in April 2026 — 516 incidents compared to 55, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horndean sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Portsmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (76) and Other theft (40). Horndean is below the national average while Portsmouth is above, making Horndean the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Horndean recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 55 vs 516 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Horndean is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Horndean saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Portsmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Horndean recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 516).