Chesapeake City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chesapeake City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 23,361 violent crimes and 24,233 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 149.6 per 100k residents, which is +40.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 157.8 per 100k, -3.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate149.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23,361 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents495 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents552 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,352 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate157.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,233 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,081 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate131.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,111 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,972 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 149.6 | D | 23361 | 106.2 | +40.8% |
| Property Crime | 157.8 | C | 24233 | 163.6 | -3.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 82 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 495 | 3.5 | -66.6% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 552 | 5.8 | -32.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.6 | C | 4352 | 22.3 | -2.7% |
| Burglary | 15.7 | B | 2081 | 24.0 | -34.5% |
| Larceny | 131.1 | C | 20111 | 116.4 | +12.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 1972 | 22.2 | -50.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chesapeake Police Department
Chesapeake, VA