Portsmouth City, VA Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in Portsmouth City in green. The most dangerous areas in Portsmouth City are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Portsmouth City, VA Safe from Burglary?

The C+ grade means the rate of burglary is about the same as the average US county. Portsmouth City is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of counties are safer and 53% of counties are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Portsmouth City's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby counties.

The rate of burglary in Portsmouth City is 2.416 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Portsmouth City generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in Portsmouth City may be as high as 1 in 239 in the east neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 826 in the northwest part of the county.

By a simple count ignoring population, more burglary occurs in the east parts of Portsmouth City, VA: about 45 per year. The west part of Portsmouth City has fewer cases of burglary with only 10 in a typical year.

How Portsmouth City's Burglary Rate Compares

The chart below compares the burglary rate in Portsmouth City to the Virginia state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the burglary rate, Portsmouth City is less safe than the Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Burglary in Portsmouth City, VA

Burglary is projected to cost the residents of Portsmouth City about $2,240,478 in 2025, or roughly $22 per resident. This is part of Portsmouth City's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Portsmouth City, including every crime type and how Portsmouth City compares to other counties.

Interpreting the Burglary Map

Remember that burglary rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Portsmouth City's crime maps on the Portsmouth City overall crime page.

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Burglary Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of burglary in Portsmouth City is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Portsmouth City.

Nearby County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Chesapeake City, VA	B-	B+	C+	A+
Norfolk City, VA	D+	C+	D	B+
Suffolk City, VA	B-	B-	C+	A+
Virginia Beach City, VA	B-	A+	C+	A+
Hampton City, VA	D-	B-	D-	A+
Isle of Wight County, VA	A-	A-	B+	A
Newport News City, VA	D+	C-	D	A
Poquoson City, VA	A	A+	A	A+
York County, VA	B+	A+	B-	A+
Gates County, NC	C+	C+	C+	D

Burglary in County with Similar Populations

Portsmouth City is lower versus other counties of the same size for burglary. The table below compares burglary in counties with comparable overall population.

Similar County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Madison County, KY	B+	A	A	B+
Rogers County, OK	B	B	B	D+
Rockingham County, NC	C+	C+	C+	C-
Rockdale County, GA	B-	C+	C+	B-
Roanoke County, VA	B	A	A	A+
Roanoke City, VA	F	D+	D+	C
Putnam County, NY	A+	B+	B+	A
Mendocino County, CA	D	D-	D-	F
Maury County, TN	B-	C	C	B-
Marshall County, AL	C+	B	B	C-

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Portsmouth City, VA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Portsmouth City schools on SchoolGrade

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