Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO6 · Portsmouth
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PO11 · Hampshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Hayling has less crime — 42 vs 188 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than South Hayling in February 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 42, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22), while South Hayling has more Shoplifting (7). 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, South Hayling recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 42 vs 188 incidents. That is 78% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, South Hayling recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 188).