Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO6 · Portsmouth
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PO7 · Hampshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Southwick has less crime — 141 vs 188 incidents in February 2026.
Portsmouth saw somewhat more crime than Southwick in February 2026 (188 vs 141 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portsmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Southwick has more Shoplifting (35). 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 188 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Portsmouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Southwick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southwick recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 188).