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Crime in Portsmouth summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Portsmouth. Key points include:
There were 793 total crimes in Portsmouth in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Portsmouth is 4,572.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Portsmouth is 715.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Portsmouth is 3,857.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Portsmouth is 115.76% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Portsmouth Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Portsmouth / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 793 | 4,572.4 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 124 | 715.0 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 17.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 51.9 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 97 | 559.3 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 669 | 3,857.5 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 118 | 680.4 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 509 | 2,934.9 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 42 | 242.2 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Portsmouth summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Portsmouth. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Portsmouth is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Portsmouth is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Portsmouth is $89,702.
The median income in Portsmouth is $34,713.
Portsmouth's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Portsmouth Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Portsmouth | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 47 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Portsmouth, OH Weather
The average high in Portsmouth is 64.8° and the average low is 41.2°.
There are 81.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.1 inches of precipitation each year with 8.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Portsmouth |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 8.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Portsmouth, OH Photos
6 Reviews & Comments About Portsmouth
I live in Portsmouth and I honestly don't find it bad. I just got back from a trip in Toledo and it looked so much worse. My family went from living in the worst spot in Portsmouth to living on of the best streets. The only problem is drugs and lawyers always being involved with missing or dead prostitutes. Criminals only mess with other criminals. The only spot you don't want to be at is in the East end. It isn't 'dangerous' but there isn't anything but crazy white crackheads, prostitutes, and burnt homes from m**h lab explosions. I like the Schools. My high school has a 10mil dollar athletic complex. Also, I only recognized one photo of Portsmouth and it was of the dorms for our local university. Shawnee State University is a really good school and has some programs that are best in the nation.
I was born in Portsmouth, and I don't think you explained it very well. We used to have a lot of industry such as steel mill, coke plant, shoe factory, atomic plant, etc. We even had public transit. When these things went out, it left struggling families. Commerce tried to create jobs with lots of restaurants and shopping centers, but the income level is very low even though people work hard. They do have a great college: Shawnee State University. They also have a great sense of history. Just check out the murals along the river on the floodwalls. People there are the kind of people who work together to make it, even when times are hard. If you are going to present the negative, you really should present the positive as well.
I'm from Ohio.. And I've seen the corruption first hand in Portsmouth, drank with a guy who labeled himself as the 'shark'... His daddy owned all the steel mills down along the river
I live in Porstmouth Ohio and they are crazy. Sure there are some bad places like every where. I love this little town, so to anyone who says its all bad your nuts..
I live in Portsmouth Ohio and my family is doing just fine
I live in Portsmouth and it's actually not bad at all
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Portsmouth Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Portsmouth
The current population in Portsmouth is 17,728. The population has decreased 12.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,728 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 17,919 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 18,130 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 18,369 | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 20,094 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 20,311 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 20,366 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 20,343 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 20,393 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 20,376 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 20,320 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 20,357 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 20,300 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 20,235 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 20,244 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Portsmouth
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Portsmouth is:
84.5% White with 14,983 White residents.
3.5% African American with 628 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 232 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 90 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 1,093 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 657 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Portsmouth | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.5% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Portsmouth
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Portsmouth is 52.6% female with 9,330 female residents.
Portsmouth is 47.4% male with 8,398 male residents.
| Gender | Portsmouth | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Portsmouth for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Portsmouth completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Portsmouth completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Portsmouth completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Portsmouth completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Portsmouth completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Portsmouth completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Portsmouth completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Portsmouth completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Portsmouth completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Portsmouth | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Portsmouth, Ohio
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12.7% of households in Portsmouth earn Less than $10,000.
11.6% of households in Portsmouth earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.4% of households in Portsmouth earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.6% of households in Portsmouth earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Portsmouth earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Portsmouth earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.0% of households in Portsmouth earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.5% of households in Portsmouth earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.9% of households in Portsmouth earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Portsmouth earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Portsmouth | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.4% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
