Newport News, VA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (55.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 2,998 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Crime rates in Newport News align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Arlington County, Virginia Crime Analysis Based on the provided data, Arlington County, Virginia, exhibits a total crime count of 2,998 incidents. Property crime emerges as the most prevalent category, accounting for 1,013 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 501 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property at 273 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering accounts for 121 incidents, motor vehicle theft for 79 incidents, and stolen property offenses for 39 incidents. Assault is the second most common crime category, with a total of 1,548 incidents. Robbery accounts for 98 incidents, all categorized as robbery. Sex offenses total 125 incidents, with kidnapping/abduction accounting for 99 incidents (78 + 21) and sex offenses accounting for 26 incidents. Homicide is the least frequent category, with 17 incidents. Other crimes, including embezzlement, counterfeiting/forgery, extortion/blackmail, arson, fraud offenses, and bribery, account for 197 incidents. Fraud offenses are the most common within this category, with 159 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional data points are needed. The population of Arlington County is required to calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents. The median income would provide context for understanding potential socioeconomic factors influencing crime rates. A safety score and grade, along with violent and property crime rates, would offer a standardized assessment of overall safety. Crime map data and zip code-specific information would enable a more granular understanding of crime distribution within the county. Without the population data, it is impossible to calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents. However, the distribution of crime categories suggests that property crime and assault are the most significant concerns in Arlington County.
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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 Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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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