Portsmouth, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Portsmouth Police Department serves the city of Portsmouth, RI in Newport County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 415 violent crimes and 307 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.1 per 100k residents, which is 51.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.0 per 100k, 89.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents415 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.1 | A | 415 | 106.2 | -51.9% |
| Property Crime | 17.0 | A | 307 | 163.6 | -89.6% |
| Burglary | 11.3 | A | 59 | 24.0 | -52.8% |
| Larceny | 5.7 | A | 218 | 116.4 | -95.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton | 5 miles | A 68.0 | A 92.7 | Violent: 33.2% higher Property: 444.7% higher |
| Middletown | 6 miles | A 23.9 | A 65.7 | Violent: 53.2% lower Property: 285.9% higher |
| Little Compton | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Newport | 7 miles | D 142.6 | A 97.8 | Violent: 179.2% higher Property: 474.3% higher |
| Barrington | 8 miles | A 23.3 | A 46.6 | Violent: 54.3% lower Property: 174.1% higher |