Crime in Virginia State is significantly lower than the US average. According to recent data, Virginia's violent crime rate is 14.4 compared to the US average of 22.7, and its property crime rate is 28.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that Virginians are much less likely to experience violent or property crime than Americans in general. Although Virginia does have an above-average rate of property crime, it is still much lower than the national average, making it a relatively safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Virginia violent crime is 14.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Virginia property crime is 28.1. (The US average is 35.4)