Newport News, VA has a higher than average rate of violent crime, with 20.3 incidents per 1,000 people compared to the US average of 22.7. The rate of property crime is also higher than the US average in Newport News, with 44.3 incidents per 1,000 people compared to the national average of 35.4. This data shows that Newport News experiences more violent and property crime than other areas in the United States, which can be cause for concern among residents and visitors alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newport News violent crime is 20.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Newport News property crime is 44.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.