Zip 23709 (Portsmouth, VA) Crime


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United States / Virginia / Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Metro Area / Portsmouth City County / Portsmouth / Portsmouth (zip 23709)
Crime rates in Portsmouth, VA, specifically in the 23709 zip code, have been a growing concern in recent years. According to , the violent crime rate in this area is 35.7, well above the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Property crime is also a prevalent issue, with a rate of 74.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This encompasses crimes such as burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. These alarming statistics highlight the need for increased efforts to address and prevent crime in this community. Despite efforts by law enforcement and community organizations, the crime rate in 23709 remains a serious problem that requires ongoing attention and action.

NOTE: The city of Portsmouth, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Smithfield, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Smithfield, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Portsmouth, VA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Portsmouth, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Norfolk, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Chesapeake, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Virginia Beach, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
Hampton, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
Suffolk, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
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Smithfield, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
Windsor, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242019
Cape Charles, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock342019
Franklin, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock372019
Courtland, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock432008
Hertford, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock452019

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