Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO4 · Portsmouth
516
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO5 · Portsmouth
842
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Portsmouth has less crime — 516 vs 842 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded notably higher crime than Portsmouth in April 2026 — 842 vs 516 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (40), while Portsmouth has more Shoplifting (80). 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 — 516 vs 842 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Portsmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Portsmouth recorded fewer total crimes (516 vs 842).