Virginia Beach, VA has safety grade D+, a population of about 450,882, an overall crime rate near 719 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 Virginia Beach, VA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Virginia Beach, VA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Virginia Beach, VA Crime Rate and Safety Report
Virginia Beach, VA crime snapshot: safety grade D+, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D+
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
5.00
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 (65.6% 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 3,243 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Virginia Beach align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Virginia Beach, VA Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5182000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count stands at 3,243 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 2,049 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is also significant, with a total of 927 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common, with 653 incidents, followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" at 185 incidents. Other property crimes include "Motor Vehicle Theft" (37 incidents), "Stolen Property Offenses" (29 incidents), and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (23 incidents). Homicide, while the least frequent, accounts for 13 incidents, all categorized as "Homicide Offenses." Sex offenses total 35 incidents, with sub-categories including "Kidnapping/Abduction" (11 incidents) and various "Sex Offenses" (24 incidents). Robbery accounts for 65 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." The "Others" category includes 154 incidents, with "Fraud Offenses" being the most common (86 incidents), followed by "Embezzlement" (48 incidents), "Arson" (7 incidents), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (8 incidents), "Human Trafficking" (3 incidents), and "Extortion/Blackmail" (2 incidents).
Virginia Beach, VA crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
23460
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Safety42.5
Per 1K43
Total Crimes23461
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Safety34.5
Per 1K34
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Safety33.8
Per 1K34
Total Crimes23325
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Safety27.8
Per 1K28
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FAQ about crime in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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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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