Portsmouth City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Portsmouth City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,198 violent crimes and 22,839 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 188.3 per 100k residents, which is +77.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 343.5 per 100k, +110.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate188.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,198 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents987 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,815 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate343.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,839 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,578 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate269.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,762 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,461 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 188.3 | F | 13198 | 106.2 | +77.3% |
| Property Crime | 343.5 | F | 22839 | 163.6 | +110.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 171 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 179 | 3.5 | -41.5% |
| Robbery | 15.5 | F | 987 | 5.8 | +166.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.1 | D | 2815 | 22.3 | +48.8% |
| Burglary | 42.4 | F | 2578 | 24.0 | +76.5% |
| Larceny | 269.0 | F | 17762 | 116.4 | +131.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.1 | D | 2461 | 22.2 | +44.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Portsmouth Police Department
Portsmouth, VA