Portsmouth, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Portsmouth Police Department serves the city of Portsmouth, NH in Rockingham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,487 violent crimes and 1,463 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.7 per 100k residents, which is 42.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.4 per 100k, 41.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,487 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,463 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,286 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.7 | A | 1487 | 106.2 | -42.8% |
| Property Crime | 95.4 | A | 1463 | 163.6 | -41.7% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 74 | 3.5 | +22.7% |
| Burglary | 8.7 | A | 82 | 24.0 | -63.9% |
| Larceny | 73.7 | A | 1286 | 116.4 | -36.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.0 | A | 88 | 22.2 | -41.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | 3 miles | A 17.8 | A 17.8 | Violent: 70.7% lower Property: 81.4% lower |
| Newington | 4 miles | C 121.5 | F 850.5 | Violent: 100.1% higher Property: 791.4% higher |
| North Hampton | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 21.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.0% lower |
| Stratham | 8 miles | A 25.5 | A 51.0 | Violent: 58.0% lower Property: 46.6% lower |
| Newmarket | 9 miles | A 53.2 | A 63.8 | Violent: 12.4% lower Property: 33.1% lower |