Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO2 · Portsmouth
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO11 · Hampshire
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Hayling has less crime — 68 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than South Hayling in April 2026 — 525 incidents compared to 68, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (81) and Vehicle crime (49), while South Hayling has more Public order (10) and Criminal damage & arson (9). Portsmouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Hayling is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Hayling recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 68 vs 525 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. South Hayling is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while South Hayling had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, South Hayling recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 525).