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Property Crime in Portsmouth, Virginia (2026)

1996.4 per 100K · 9% above national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Portsmouth has a property crime rate of 1996.4 per 100K, which is 9% above the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 50 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Portsmouth, Virginia is 1996.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 9% above the national average of 1832.3. That puts Portsmouth's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Portsmouth vs State and National Averages

Portsmouth
1996.4
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Property Crime in Portsmouth

1 in 50

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Portsmouth in a given year, based on the rate of 1996.4 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Portsmouth

C+
Violent Crime425.5/100K · 17% above avg
C+
Murder6.1/100K · 7% above avg
C
Assault359.6/100K · 34% above avg
C
Robbery101.8/100K · 61% above avg
C+
Burglary304.4/100K · 13% above avg
C+
Theft1644.0/100K · 17% above avg
B
Vehicle Theft186.1/100K · 42% below avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Roanoke
B-
1941.9
Suffolk
C+
2201.7
Lynchburg
B-
1812.6
Hampton
C+
2142.6
Harrisonburg
B-
1971.9
Leesburg
B-
1815.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Portsmouth

How bad is property crime in Portsmouth?
As of 2026, Portsmouth's property crime rate of 1996.4 per 100K is 9% above the national average. It ranks behind 50% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Portsmouth?
As of 2026, 1996.4 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Portsmouth?
Crime rates in Portsmouth have been stable overall. Property Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Portsmouth's property crime compare to Virginia?
Portsmouth performs better than most Virginia cities on property crime. Its rate of 1996.4 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Portsmouth?
Based on the rate of 1996.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 50 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Portsmouth safe from property crime?
Portsmouth is about average for property crime. The rate of 1996.4 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Portsmouth safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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