Crime Safety Grade

A+

Portsmouth, RI Crime Rate

Very low or no crime

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

View Crime Map Registered Offenders

Is Portsmouth Safe?

Crime data for Portsmouth, RI is displayed below. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood.

Explore the Interactive Crime Map
See neighborhood-level heatmap
Check Registered Offenders
Search offenders near any address

Portsmouth Crime Breakdown

Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent N/A N/A
Assault Violent N/A N/A
Robbery Violent N/A N/A
Burglary Property N/A N/A
Larceny / Theft Property N/A N/A
Vehicle Theft Property N/A N/A

Portsmouth Crime by Zip Code

02871
A+ Index: 59

Portsmouth Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
17,332
Median Income
$99,157
Home Value
$387,859
Median Rent
$1,554
Home Ownership
80%

Racial Demographics

White
91.9%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian
2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Portsmouth?
Crime data for Portsmouth is currently being compiled. Check back for updated statistics.
Is Portsmouth safe to live in?
Portsmouth has a crime safety grade of A+. Very low or no crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
How does Portsmouth crime compare to the national average?
Detailed crime comparison data for Portsmouth is available above in the crime breakdown section.

Crime Statistics for Nearby Cities

Providence, RI New Bedford, MA Fall River, MA Cranston, RI Warwick, RI Pawtucket, RI Taunton, MA East Providence, RI Attleboro, MA Woonsocket, RI Cumberland, RI Coventry, RI Dartmouth, MA North Providence, RI South Kingstown, RI Johnston, RI West Warwick, RI Bridgewater, MA North Kingstown, RI Middleborough, MA Newport, RI Mansfield, MA Westerly, RI Bristol, RI

Crime Statistics by State

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming