Portsmouth or Northumbria?

Just wanted to know people's opinions. I have unconditionals from both but cannot choose! I've heard Portsmouth isn't a nice place, but the course I'm going to do sounds good. (criminology) Northumbria also sounds good but is slightly further away!

I'm intending on visiting both in the next few months but just wanted some advise/experiences/anything really

Northumbria in my honest opinion.
First, you are at Newcastle.
Second, I believe Northumbria to have a better reputation as a university than Portsmouth.
Third, Northumbria I see as constantly improving university.

The modern buildings are really cool.

yeah. my friend goes to Northumbria, and i was sceptical about it being a stereotypical poly, but she absolutely loves it and I've heard good things about it. it is really just the fact that the course in Portsmouth sounds slightly better - obviously don't wanna live in a horrible place just for that though! hmmm...