Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO2 · Portsmouth
458
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PO4 · Portsmouth
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Portsmouth has less crime — 458 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth and Portsmouth recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 458 and 520 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (46), while Portsmouth has more Vehicle crime (45). 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 — 458 vs 520 incidents. That is 12% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Portsmouth recorded fewer total crimes (458 vs 520).