Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO3 · Portsmouth
350
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PO11 · Hampshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Hayling has less crime — 42 vs 350 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than South Hayling in February 2026 — 350 incidents compared to 42, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Public order (32), while South Hayling has more Other theft (6). 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 February 2026 Police data, South Hayling recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 42 vs 350 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. South Hayling is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Public order while South Hayling had more Other theft. Overall, South Hayling recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 350).