Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO2 · Portsmouth
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Portsmouth has less crime — 359 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth saw somewhat more crime than Portsmouth in April 2026 (525 vs 359 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (49), while Portsmouth has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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 — 359 vs 525 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Portsmouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portsmouth recorded fewer total crimes (359 vs 525).