Chesapeake, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chesapeake Police Department serves the city of Chesapeake, VA in Chesapeake City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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. Over the same period, the city also reported 17 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| 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% |
| 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
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 17 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 11 miles | C 103.1 | B 137.7 | Violent: 31.1% lower Property: 12.8% lower |
| Portsmouth | 11 miles | F 188.3 | F 343.5 | Violent: 25.9% higher Property: 117.6% higher |
| Norfolk | 14 miles | D 156.8 | F 302.4 | Violent: 4.8% higher Property: 91.6% higher |
| Suffolk | 21 miles | F 183.9 | B 124.3 | Violent: 22.9% higher Property: 21.3% lower |
| Hampton | 23 miles | D 147.3 | D 222.3 | Violent: 1.6% lower Property: 40.9% higher |