Is Portsmouth, Virginia a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Portsmouth, VA

Is Portsmouth, Virginia safe place to live?
Is Portsmouth, Virginia a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Portsmouth? What is the crime rate in Portsmouth city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Portsmouth, Virginia is 133% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Portsmouth is 137% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Portsmouth is 132% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 110 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 22 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    5144
    Violent : 867
    Property : 4277
    Total Crime
    133% NAT. AVG.
    228% STATE AVG.
    5460.4 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    137% NAT. AVG.
    341% STATE AVG.
    920.3 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    132% NAT. AVG.
    212% STATE AVG.
    4540.1 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Portsmouth
    Violent crime
    1 in 110
    Property crime
    1 in 22
    Robbery
    1 in 428
    Burglary
    1 in 204
    Assault
    1 in 162
    Car Theft
    1 in 191
    Portsmouth : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Virginia 1 1 1 2 1
    In USA 178 195 566 175 170
    Portsmouth : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Virginia 1 2 1 1 23
    In USA 194 55 65 245 1230

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Portsmouth
    		Virginia
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 867 920.3 208.66 387.8
    Murder 34 36.1 6.1 6.5
    Robbery 222 235.7 34.31 73.9
    Assault 585 621 141.73 279.7
    Rape 26 27.5 26.53 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Portsmouth
    		 Virginia
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 4277 4540.1 1456.41 1,958.2
    Burglary 465 493.6 133.46 314.2
    Larceny 3314 3517.9 1196.62 1,398
    Car Theft 498 528.6 126.34 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison