2025 Compare Cities Crime:
New Bern, NC vs Portsmouth, NH

Change Cities
Highlights
- Portsmouth has 47% less violent crime than New Bern.
- Portsmouth has 46% less property crime than New Bern.
 New Bern, NCPortsmouth, NHUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock12.222.7
 Property Crime55.9  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

   |    Reply

I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of New Bern

Reviews for Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Portsmouth

Cities with the Least Crime Near New Bern, North CarolinaCrime Index
 Cherry Branch, NC 
 River Bend, NC11.5
 Trent Woods, NC12.15
 Maysville, NC19.8
 Havelock, NC20.25
 Brices Creek, NC27.6
 Minnesott Beach, NC29.65
 Neuse Forest, NC29.75
 Fairfield Harbour, NC30.75
 Arapahoe, NC33.75

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.