Newport News City, located in Virginia County, has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. With a rate of 25.4, it surpasses the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Property crime is also prevalent in Newport News City, with a rate of 44.3 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and vandalism. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in the city and the efforts that need to be taken to address it. Despite efforts to reduce crime rates, the numbers remain above the national average. This is a concern for residents and law enforcement in the area. It is important for the community to come together and work towards creating a safer environment for everyone.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newport News City County violent crime is 25.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Newport News City County property crime is 44.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Newport News City, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Portsmouth, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Portsmouth, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.