Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO1 · Portsmouth
923
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO2 · Portsmouth
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Portsmouth has less crime — 525 vs 923 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded notably higher crime than Portsmouth in April 2026 — 923 vs 525 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (132), while Portsmouth has more Vehicle crime (49). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Portsmouth recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 525 vs 923 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Portsmouth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Portsmouth recorded fewer total crimes (525 vs 923).