Crime & Safety in Virginia Beach, VA

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

Virginia Beach has a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 41.5 per 100,000, robbery at 31.9, rape at 20.2. The murder rate is 3.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,665 per 100,000, 15% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,456, burglary at 89, vehicle theft at 110 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 30 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Virginia Beach receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent96.9/100K
75% below US avg
Murder3.3/100K
48% below US avg
Rape20.2/100K
Robbery31.9/100K
Assault41.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,664.9/100K
15% below US avg
Burglary89.2/100K
Theft1,456.4/100K
Vehicle Theft110.1/100K
Arson9.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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