Is Virginia Beach, Virginia a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Virginia Beach, VA

Is Virginia Beach, Virginia safe place to live?
Is Virginia Beach, Virginia a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Virginia Beach? What is the crime rate in Virginia Beach city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 31% lower than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Virginia Beach is 75% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Virginia Beach is 23% lower than national average.
  • You have 1 in 1013 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 66 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    7261
    Violent : 445
    Property : 6816
    Total Crime
    31% NAT. AVG.
    3% STATE AVG.
    1610.5 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    75% NAT. AVG.
    53% STATE AVG.
    98.7 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    23% NAT. AVG.
    4% STATE AVG.
    1511.8 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Virginia Beach
    Violent crime
    1 in 1013
    Property crime
    1 in 66
    Robbery
    1 in 3636
    Burglary
    1 in 904
    Assault
    1 in 1848
    Car Theft
    1 in 723
    Virginia Beach : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Virginia 28 27 24 27 19
    In USA 1782 1673 1840 1511 1212
    Virginia Beach : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Virginia 32 20 24 32 31
    In USA 1890 295 863 1817 1564

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Virginia Beach
    		Virginia
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 445 98.7 208.66 387.8
    Murder 17 3.8 6.1 6.5
    Robbery 124 27.5 34.31 73.9
    Assault 244 54.1 141.73 279.7
    Rape 60 13.3 26.53 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Virginia Beach
    		 Virginia
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 6816 1511.8 1456.41 1,958.2
    Burglary 499 110.7 133.46 314.2
    Larceny 5693 1262.7 1196.62 1,398
    Car Theft 624 138.4 126.34 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison