Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Portsmouth is the safer city with a safety score of 76/100. Chesapeake has a violent crime rate of 514/100K compared to 208.3/100K in Portsmouth.
| Metric | Chesapeake Virginia | Portsmouth Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 69/100 | 76/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 514 | 208.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,954.1 | 1,702.6 |
| Total Crime Rate | 2,468.2 | 1,910.9 |
| Murder Rate | 15.7 | 4.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 165.5 | 33.8 |
| Assault Rate | 271.8 | 158.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 318.5 | 457 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,410.7 | 946 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 224.9 | 299.6 |
| Population | 141,702 | 68,268 |
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.