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Crime & Safety in Norfolk, VA

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

Norfolk has a violent crime rate of 546 per 100,000 residents, 44% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 347.6 per 100,000, robbery at 128.1, rape at 55.2. The murder rate is 14.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,462 per 100,000, 77% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,786, burglary at 346, vehicle theft at 329 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 23 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Norfolk receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent545.7/100K
44% above US avg
Murder14.8/100K
135% above US avg
Rape55.2/100K
Robbery128.1/100K
Assault347.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,461.5/100K
77% above US avg
Burglary346.4/100K
Theft2,786.1/100K
Vehicle Theft329.1/100K
Arson3.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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