Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO5 · Portsmouth
802
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PO11 · Hampshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Hayling has less crime — 42 vs 802 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than South Hayling in February 2026 — 802 incidents compared to 42, a 19.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (70), 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 802 incidents. That is 95% 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 Anti-social behaviour while South Hayling had more Other theft. Overall, South Hayling recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 802).