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Portsmouth has a violent crime rate of 946 per 100,000 residents, 149% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 644.7 per 100,000, robbery at 244.7, rape at 39.4. The murder rate is 17.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,861 per 100,000, 199% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,457, burglary at 900, vehicle theft at 504 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 12 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Portsmouth receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Portsmouth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
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