Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Portsmouth has a violent crime rate of 187 per 100,000 residents, 51% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,302 per 100,000, 34% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 24 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Portsmouth receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Portsmouth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)