The crime rate in Chesapeake, VA is lower than the national average for both violent and property crimes. The violent crime rate in Chesapeake is 18.1 per 1000 residents, which is 4.6 points lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Chesapeake is 37.6 per 1000 residents, which is 2 points lower than the US average of 35.4. Despite having a relatively low overall crime rate, residents of Chesapeake still need to take steps to protect themselves from becoming victims of criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chesapeake violent crime is 18.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Chesapeake property crime is 37.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.