Very Safe · Population: 68,268
Portsmouth, Virginia is one of the safer cities in the US, with a safety score of 76/100. The violent crime rate of 208.3 per 100K is near the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 68,268, Portsmouth reported 142 violent crimes and 1,162 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 4.8 per 100K |
| Rape | 11.2 per 100K |
| Robbery | 33.8 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 158.5 per 100K |
| Burglary | 457 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 946 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 299.6 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 142 |
| Property Crimes | 1,162 |
| Total Crimes | 1,304 |
With a safety score of 76/100, Portsmouth is safer than the average US city. Property crime accounts for 89% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.