Newport News City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Newport News City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 22,029 violent crimes and 20,775 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 212.4 per 100k residents, which is +100.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 225.5 per 100k, +37.8% 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 FAnnual Rate212.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22,029 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents361 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents795 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate61.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,832 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate225.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,775 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,052 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate177.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,456 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,112 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 212.4 | F | 22029 | 106.2 | +100.0% |
| Property Crime | 225.5 | D | 20775 | 163.6 | +37.8% |
| Homicide | 2.7 | F | 157 | 0.5 | +410.5% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 361 | 3.5 | -7.5% |
| Robbery | 9.3 | D | 795 | 5.8 | +59.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 61.5 | F | 4832 | 22.3 | +176.5% |
| Burglary | 24.5 | C | 2052 | 24.0 | +2.0% |
| Larceny | 177.6 | D | 16456 | 116.4 | +52.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.8 | C | 2112 | 22.2 | -1.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Newport News Police Department
Newport News, VA