Cape Charles, VA is a relatively small city located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Despite its small size, crime rates in Cape Charles are surprisingly low. According to recent data, the rate of violent crime is 7.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7 per 100,000 people. Furthermore, the rate of property crime stands at 23.3 per 100,000 people, much lower than the US average of 35.4 per 100,000 people. This makes Cape Charles a safe and secure place to live for both visitors and locals alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cape Charles violent crime is 7.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Cape Charles property crime is 23.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.