Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO2 · Portsmouth
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO6 · Portsmouth
297
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Portsmouth has less crime — 297 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded notably higher crime than Portsmouth in April 2026 — 525 vs 297 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (49), while Portsmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (36). 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 — 297 vs 525 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 Vehicle crime while Portsmouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Portsmouth recorded fewer total crimes (297 vs 525).