Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO4 · Portsmouth
516
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PO7 · Hampshire
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southwick has less crime — 162 vs 516 incidents in April 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Southwick in April 2026 — 516 incidents compared to 162, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (40), while Southwick has more Shoplifting (29). 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 516 incidents. That is 69% 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 Southwick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southwick recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 516).