Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO1 · Portsmouth
883
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PO3 · Portsmouth
350
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Portsmouth has less crime — 350 vs 883 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth recorded substantially more crime than Portsmouth in February 2026 — 883 incidents compared to 350, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (86), while Portsmouth has more Public order (32). 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 February 2026 Police data, Portsmouth recorded fewer crimes than Portsmouth — 350 vs 883 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Portsmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Portsmouth had more Public order. Overall, Portsmouth recorded fewer total crimes (350 vs 883).