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

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

  • The overall crime rate in Norfolk, Virginia is 43% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Norfolk is 64% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Norfolk is 39% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 158 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 37 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    8134
    Violent : 1543
    Property : 6591
    Total Crime
    43% NAT. AVG.
    101% STATE AVG.
    3354 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    64% NAT. AVG.
    205% STATE AVG.
    636.2 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    39% NAT. AVG.
    87% STATE AVG.
    2717.8 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Norfolk
    Violent crime
    1 in 158
    Property crime
    1 in 37
    Robbery
    1 in 943
    Burglary
    1 in 471
    Assault
    1 in 216
    Car Theft
    1 in 309
    Norfolk : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Virginia 5 7 11 7 4
    In USA 705 804 1370 703 475
    Norfolk : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Virginia 2 5 3 3 14
    In USA 409 137 327 412 899

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Norfolk
    		Virginia
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 1543 636.2 208.66 387.8
    Murder 49 20.2 6.1 6.5
    Robbery 259 106.8 34.31 73.9
    Assault 1132 466.8 141.73 279.7
    Rape 103 42.4 26.53 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Norfolk
    		 Virginia
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 6591 2717.8 1456.41 1,958.2
    Burglary 519 214 133.46 314.2
    Larceny 5282 2178 1196.62 1,398
    Car Theft 790 325.8 126.34 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison