Hampton, VA has safety grade D, a population of about 135,169, an overall crime rate near 1,110 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Hampton, VA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Hampton, VA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Hampton, VA Crime Rate and Safety Report
Hampton, VA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
7.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (59.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,501 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Hampton align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Hampton, VA Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for an area within the state of Virginia (identified by the GEOID "16000US51"), a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total recorded crime count is 1501 incidents. Property crime constitutes a significant portion, with 518 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent (331 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (126 incidents), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (31 incidents), and Motor Vehicle Theft (28 incidents). Stolen Property Offenses are relatively low, with only 2 incidents. Assault is another major category, accounting for 841 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Homicide, while less frequent, records 11 incidents, categorized as Homicide Offenses. The "others" category includes 49 incidents, comprising Fraud Offenses (28 incidents), Embezzlement (9 incidents), Arson (7 incidents), Counterfeiting/Forgery (4 incidents), and Extortion/Blackmail (1 incident). Robbery accounts for 40 incidents, all classified as Robbery. Sex Offenses total 42 incidents, with Kidnapping/Abduction (15 incidents + 2 incidents) and Sex Offenses (2 incidents + 23 incidents) being the sub-categories. It's important to note the duplication of "Homicide Offenses" and "Kidnapping/Abduction" and "Sex Offenses" within their respective sub-categories, which suggests a potential data entry or classification error. The analysis highlights the distribution of crime across different categories, with property crime and assault being the most significant.
Hampton, VA crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
23607
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Safety49.8
Per 1K50
Total Crimes23664
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Safety49.2
Per 1K49
Total Crimes23605
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Safety42.6
Per 1K43
Total Crimes23651
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Safety38.3
Per 1K38
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FAQ about crime in Hampton, VA
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Hampton, VA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Hampton, VA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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