The city of Virginia Beach, VA has seen a recent increase in crime, with a violent crime rate of 8.6, compared to the national average of 22.7. Property crime is also an issue, with a rate of 23.6, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. As a resident of this city, I am concerned about the safety and well-being of my community. The local authorities have been working to address these issues and increase public safety, but it is important for everyone to be vigilant and take necessary precautions. It is my hope that with continued efforts and cooperation, we can see a decrease in crime and make our city a safer place for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Virginia Beach (zip 23456) violent crime is 8.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Virginia Beach (zip 23456) property crime is 23.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Virginia Beach, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Portsmouth, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Portsmouth, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.