Below Average · Population: 450,000
Virginia Beach, Virginia is a city with above-average crime rates, with a safety score of 47/100. The violent crime rate of 244.7 per 100K is near the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 450,000, Virginia Beach reported 1,101 violent crimes and 17,631 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 3.7 per 100K |
| Rape | 21.2 per 100K |
| Robbery | 51.3 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 168.4 per 100K |
| Burglary | 812.6 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,235.5 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 869.8 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 1,100 |
| Property Crimes | 17,630 |
| Total Crimes | 18,730 |
With a safety score of 47/100, Virginia Beach has higher crime rates than the national average. Property crime accounts for 94% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.