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Portsmouth police report drops in property crime, vehicle thefts and homicides; aggravated assaults remain a concern
Summary
Chief of Police Eugene Jenkins told the Crime and Gun Violence Prevention Task Force on July 28 that Portsmouth saw a marked decline in property crimes and homicides compared with 2024, while aggravated assaults and shootings continue to require attention.
Chief of Police Eugene Jenkins told the Portsmouth Crime and Gun Violence Prevention Task Force on July 28 that the city recorded sizable declines in property crime and motor vehicle theft during the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024.
Jenkins said property crime was down about 25% for the April–June quarter and that motor vehicle thefts fell roughly 38%. He attributed some of the decline to public education and a department effort to partner with vehicle manufacturers and distribute anti-theft devices to residents.
The chief said year-to-date totals (January 1…
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