Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO2 · Portsmouth
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO17 · Hampshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham has less crime — 6 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Wickham in April 2026 — 525 incidents compared to 6, a 87.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (49), while Wickham has more Other theft (2). Portsmouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wickham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 6 vs 525 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Wickham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wickham had more Other theft. Overall, Wickham recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 525).