Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO4 · Portsmouth
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PO7 · Hampshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southwick has less crime — 141 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Southwick in February 2026 — 520 incidents compared to 141, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (45), while Southwick has more Anti-social behaviour (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southwick recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 141 vs 520 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Southwick had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southwick recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 520).