Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Portsmouth is the safer city with a safety score of 76/100. Alexandria has a violent crime rate of 458.9/100K compared to 208.3/100K in Portsmouth.
| Metric | Alexandria Virginia | Portsmouth Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 56/100 | 76/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.9 | 208.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,028.6 | 1,702.6 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,487.4 | 1,910.9 |
| Murder Rate | 21.7 | 4.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 73.8 | 33.8 |
| Assault Rate | 326.8 | 158.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 862.2 | 457 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,429.8 | 946 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 736.5 | 299.6 |
| Population | 137,712 | 68,268 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.