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Crime & Safety in Chesapeake, VA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Chesapeake has a violent crime rate of 456 per 100,000 residents, 20% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 350.8 per 100,000, robbery at 57.0, rape at 45.5. The murder rate is 2.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,273 per 100,000, 16% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,904, burglary at 209, vehicle theft at 160 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Chesapeake receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Chesapeake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent456.3/100K
20% above US avg
Murder2.9/100K
54% below US avg
Rape45.5/100K
Robbery57.0/100K
Assault350.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,273.5/100K
16% above US avg
Burglary209.3/100K
Theft1,904.2/100K
Vehicle Theft160.0/100K
Arson4.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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