Portsmouth, Rhode Island is a small and peaceful town on the eastern coast of the United States. However, despite its idyllic setting, it is not immune to crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Portsmouth is relatively low at 8.1, well below the national average of 22.7. This means that while there are incidents of violence in the area, they are not as frequent as in other parts of the country. On the other hand, property crime is slightly higher in Portsmouth at 19.2, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. Despite these statistics, Portsmouth remains a safe and close-knit community, with residents working together to keep crime at bay.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Portsmouth violent crime is 8.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Portsmouth property crime is 19.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.