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Portsmouth, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Portsmouth Police Department serves the city of Portsmouth, VA in Portsmouth City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 F
Annual Rate188.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,198 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents987 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,815 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate343.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,839 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate42.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,578 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate269.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,762 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,461 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime188.3F13198106.2+77.3%
Property Crime343.5F22839163.6+110.0%
Rape2.1A1793.5-41.5%
Robbery15.5F9875.8+166.8%
Aggravated Assault33.1D281522.3+48.8%
Burglary42.4F257824.0+76.5%
Larceny269.0F17762116.4+131.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft32.1D246122.2+44.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Heterosexual 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Norfolk 8 miles
D 156.8
F 302.4
Violent: 16.7% lower
Property: 12.0% lower
Chesapeake 11 miles
D 149.6
C 157.8
Violent: 20.6% lower
Property: 54.1% lower
Newport News 13 miles
F 212.4
D 225.5
Violent: 12.8% higher
Property: 34.4% lower
Hampton 13 miles
D 147.3
D 222.3
Violent: 21.8% lower
Property: 35.3% lower
Virginia Beach 18 miles
C 103.1
B 137.7
Violent: 45.3% lower
Property: 59.9% lower