Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO8 · Hampshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO7 · Hampshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Horndean has less crime — 52 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Southwick recorded substantially more crime than Horndean in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 52, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horndean sees higher rates of Other theft (6), 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, Horndean recorded fewer crimes than Southwick — 52 vs 141 incidents. That is 63% 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 Other theft while Southwick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Horndean recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 141).