Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO3 · Portsmouth
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO7 · Hampshire
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southwick has less crime — 162 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded notably higher crime than Southwick in April 2026 — 359 vs 162 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Southwick has more Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southwick recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 162 vs 359 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southwick had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southwick recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 359).