Norfolk City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Norfolk City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,168 violent crimes and 43,301 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.8 per 100k residents, which is +47.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 302.4 per 100k, +84.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate156.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,168 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents622 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,362 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,391 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate302.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents43,301 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,991 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate253.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents34,172 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,089 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 156.8 | D | 25168 | 106.2 | +47.6% |
| Property Crime | 302.4 | F | 43301 | 163.6 | +84.8% |
| Homicide | 2.2 | F | 259 | 0.5 | +307.3% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 622 | 3.5 | -1.9% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | B | 1362 | 5.8 | -10.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.3 | D | 5391 | 22.3 | +22.6% |
| Burglary | 17.3 | B | 2991 | 24.0 | -27.9% |
| Larceny | 253.0 | F | 34172 | 116.4 | +117.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.8 | D | 6089 | 22.2 | +38.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Norfolk Police Department
Norfolk, VA