Be Safe in Portsmouth

The health and safety of visitors to Portsmouth are unlikely to be compromised or met with incident provided a few basic caveats are observed. Acting sensibly while holidaying can dramatically reduce your chances of being targeted by petty criminals and likewise, following sensible behaviour with regards to your health and any personal requirements you might have can lessen the chance of illness or accident.

Safety

Inner city crime is quite high in the UK and hence visitors need to keep a certain level of alertness at all times while holidaying. Portsmouth is not especially blighted with petty crime however keeping a close eye on cash and valuables at all times and in particular in crowded places is advisable.

If you rent a vehicle during your stay, be extra careful where you choose to park it, especially at night, and dont under any circumstances leave anything of any value on display in the car. Ladies should be wary of walking alone through sparsely populated areas at night.

Police: 999

Health

Portsmouth is a well-developed UK city presenting no immediate risks to the health of its permanent residents or visitors. Regular, non-sexual activity presents no obvious threats of contracting serious disease, and bacteria-related illnesses are also rare on account of highly stringent health and safety regulations in the country. Standards of healthcare are high in public hospitals and even higher in private ones.

General Hospital: +44 23 9228 6000