Violent crime
794 per 100,000 residents, per year
1,451 reported in the 12 months to Dec 2025
+6% vs. the previous 12 months
Data through December 2025, Newport News Police Department
Crime in Newport News, VA
The violent crime rate in Newport News is 794 per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to December 2025, 82% above the average of the 302 cities and county areas we cover. That is +6% compared with the previous 12 months.
The numbers
12 months to Dec 2025Property crime
2,282 per 100,000 residents, per year
4,171 reported in the 12 months to Dec 2025
−7% vs. the previous 12 months
All reported
3,076 per 100,000 residents, per year
5,622 reported in the 12 months to Dec 2025
Annual rates: reported incidents over the last 12 months per 100,000 residents (population 182,798, U.S. Census).
What counts as violent and property crime
Counted the FBI's way, the same for every city: violent crime is homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property crime is burglary, theft, vehicle theft and arson. Simple assault is not counted as violent. How we count
Where Newport News sits among covered places
violent, per 100k, per year794
Newport News has the 39th-highest rate of the 302 cities and county areas on this site, higher than 263 of the other 301.
Carmel 51avg 437Detroit 1,632
The ring is Newport News; the tick is the average of all 302 cities and county areas.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 828 | 34 |
| Paterson, NJ | 813 | 35 |
| Tacoma, WA | 813 | 36 |
| Atlanta, GA | 796 | 37 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 795 | 38 |
| Newport News, VA | 794 | 39 |
| Denver, CO | 793 | 40 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 780 | 41 |
| Washington, DC | 777 | 42 |
| Toledo, OH | 764 | 43 |
| Akron, OH | 755 | 44 |
The places closest to Newport News in the ranking, highest rate first. See all 302 cities and county areas
Newport News crime map
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SaferHigher rateViolent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, for each whole city. The colors are not crime locations.
The FBI publishes citywide totals from Newport News Police Department, not where each crime happened, so this map fills Newport News and the 5 covered cities around it with each one’s whole-city rate instead of plotting crimes.
Of the 8 covered cities nearest Newport News, all 8 have a lower violent crime rate. The closest is Hampton, VA, 13 miles away.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News, VA | 794 | |
| Hampton, VA | 239 | 13 mi |
| Norfolk, VA | 392 | 19 mi |
| Chesapeake, VA | 329 | 30 mi |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 111 | 34 mi |
| Richmond, VA | 411 | 61 mi |
| St. Mary's County, MD (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 242 | 79 mi |
| Calvert County, MD (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 127 | 101 mi |
| Alexandria, VA | 128 | 124 mi |
About the colors and distances
Colors use the same scale as the rest of the site, from the lowest to the highest violent crime rate among the 302 cities and county areas we cover. City outlines from the U.S. Census Bureau. Distances are straight-line, between city centers.
Reported crime by type
12 months to Dec 2025- RobberyTaking property by force or threatViolent, 167 reported91no year-ago month
- HomicideViolent, 18 reported9.8−22% vs. a year ago
- TheftShoplifting, pickpocketing and other theft without force or entryProperty, 2,570 reported1,406no year-ago month
- Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins includedProperty, 811 reported444no year-ago month
- Vehicle theftProperty, 408 reported223no year-ago month
- BurglaryEntering a home or business to stealProperty, 360 reported197no year-ago month
See the table
| Offense | Reported | Per 100k | vs. previous month | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyViolent | 167 | 91 | — | — |
| HomicideViolent | 18 | 9.8 | — | −22% |
| TheftProperty | 2,570 | 1,406 | — | — |
| Theft from vehiclesProperty | 811 | 444 | — | — |
| Vehicle theftProperty | 408 | 223 | — | — |
| BurglaryProperty | 360 | 197 | — | — |
About these categories
Homicide, robbery, burglary, theft and vehicle theft come from the same reports Newport News Police Department sends the FBI. Theft from vehicles is NIBRS codes 23F and 23G (items and parts taken from a vehicle) and theft is the rest of larceny. Robbery is part of violent crime and the others of property crime; assault and rape count in violent crime but are not listed separately, so the rows do not add up to the totals. Red means more than before, green means fewer. “Not yet” means the site does not have that month from a year earlier.
Against other places of 100,000+ residents: vehicle theft (85th highest rate of 155), robbery (46th highest rate of 152) and burglary (80th highest rate of 168).
Month by month
Jan 2025 to Dec 2025Violent crime +6%
| Month | Violent crimes | Month a year earlier | Violent crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 102 | Jan 2024 | 123 |
| Feb 2025 | 118 | Feb 2024 | 96 |
| Mar 2025 | 135 | Mar 2024 | 78 |
| Apr 2025 | 127 | Apr 2024 | 119 |
| May 2025 | 147 | May 2024 | 152 |
| Jun 2025 | 139 | Jun 2024 | 141 |
| Jul 2025 | 159 | Jul 2024 | 124 |
| Aug 2025 | 136 | Aug 2024 | 111 |
| Sep 2025 | 97 | Sep 2024 | 110 |
| Oct 2025 | 87 | Oct 2024 | 94 |
| Nov 2025 | 95 | Nov 2024 | 133 |
| Dec 2025 | 109 | Dec 2024 | 90 |
Homicides −22%
| Month | Homicides | Month a year earlier | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 0 | Jan 2024 | 1 |
| Feb 2025 | 2 | Feb 2024 | 2 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 | Mar 2024 | 0 |
| Apr 2025 | 4 | Apr 2024 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 | May 2024 | 2 |
| Jun 2025 | 0 | Jun 2024 | 3 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 | Jul 2024 | 1 |
| Aug 2025 | 0 | Aug 2024 | 2 |
| Sep 2025 | 0 | Sep 2024 | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | 0 | Oct 2024 | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | 5 | Nov 2024 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | Dec 2024 | 3 |
Every month since Jun 2023
| Month | Violent | Property | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 80 | 291 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 85 | 331 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 116 | 354 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 99 | 316 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 75 | 315 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 109 | 353 | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 95 | 299 | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | 87 | 312 | 0 |
| Sep 2025 | 97 | 303 | 0 |
| Aug 2025 | 136 | 333 | 0 |
| Jul 2025 | 159 | 361 | 2 |
| Jun 2025 | 139 | 352 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 147 | 409 | 2 |
| Apr 2025 | 127 | 395 | 4 |
| Mar 2025 | 135 | 388 | 1 |
| Feb 2025 | 118 | 311 | 2 |
| Jan 2025 | 102 | 355 | 0 |
| Dec 2024 | 90 | 394 | 3 |
| Nov 2024 | 133 | 345 | 2 |
| Oct 2024 | 94 | 332 | 1 |
| Sep 2024 | 110 | 395 | 5 |
| Aug 2024 | 111 | 410 | 2 |
| Jul 2024 | 124 | 386 | 1 |
| Jun 2024 | 141 | 434 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 152 | 428 | 2 |
| Apr 2024 | 119 | 390 | 1 |
| Mar 2024 | 78 | 326 | 0 |
| Feb 2024 | 96 | 293 | 2 |
| Jan 2024 | 123 | 369 | 1 |
| Dec 2023 | 142 | 417 | 5 |
| Nov 2023 | 122 | 339 | 1 |
| Oct 2023 | 128 | 352 | 4 |
| Sep 2023 | 142 | 386 | 6 |
| Aug 2023 | 126 | 401 | 10 |
| Jul 2023 | 162 | 458 | 5 |
| Jun 2023 | 154 | 417 | 5 |
How Newport News compares
per 100k, per yearSimilar size
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Newport News, VA | 794 | 2,282 | 182,798 | Dec 2025 |
| 44 | Akron, OH | 755 | 2,397 | 189,545 | Aug 2026 |
| 140 | Salem, OR | 378 | 1,800 | 181,534 | Aug 2026 |
| 161 | Eugene, OR | 340 | 2,469 | 178,886 | May 2026 |
| 173 | Clarksville, TN | 313 | 891 | 190,532 | Aug 2026 |
| 222 | Aurora, IL | 220 | 1,082 | 180,824 | Dec 2025 |
| 228 | Glendale, CA | 215 | 1,793 | 185,849 | Jul 2026 |
| 275 | Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff) | 114 | 331 | 190,022 | Aug 2026 |
| 298 | Cary, NC | 58 | 700 | 184,680 | Oct 2026 |
| 301 | Pembroke Pines, FL | 51 | 540 | 180,075 | Aug 2026 |
The 10 places closest to Newport News in population, Newport News included, highest violent crime rate first.
Same state
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Newport News, VA | 794 | 2,282 | 182,798 | Dec 2025 |
| 123 | Richmond, VA | 411 | 3,279 | 235,995 | Jun 2026 |
| 131 | Norfolk, VA | 392 | 3,357 | 230,068 | Jul 2026 |
| 167 | Chesapeake, VA | 329 | 1,489 | 257,012 | Aug 2026 |
| 208 | Hampton, VA | 239 | 2,529 | 138,041 | Jul 2026 |
| 265 | Alexandria, VA | 128 | 1,496 | 159,534 | Aug 2026 |
| 277 | Virginia Beach, VA | 111 | 1,402 | 454,805 | Aug 2026 |
All 7 places in Virginia on this site, highest violent crime rate first.
Nearby
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Newport News, VA | 794 | 2,282 | 182,798 | Dec 2025 |
| 123 | Richmond, VA | 411 | 3,279 | 235,995 | Jun 2026 |
| 131 | Norfolk, VA | 392 | 3,357 | 230,068 | Jul 2026 |
| 167 | Chesapeake, VA | 329 | 1,489 | 257,012 | Aug 2026 |
| 206 | St. Mary's County, MD (Sheriff) | 242 | 1,115 | 116,720 | Jun 2026 |
| 208 | Hampton, VA | 239 | 2,529 | 138,041 | Jul 2026 |
| 225 | Prince George's County, MD (County Police) | 220 | 1,741 | 741,477 | Jun 2026 |
| 265 | Alexandria, VA | 128 | 1,496 | 159,534 | Aug 2026 |
| 268 | Calvert County, MD (Sheriff) | 127 | 429 | 95,115 | Jul 2026 |
| 277 | Virginia Beach, VA | 111 | 1,402 | 454,805 | Aug 2026 |
The 9 places on this site closest to Newport News by distance, highest violent crime rate first.
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
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Figures are what each agency reports to the FBI, over the last 12 months it has reported in full, so the months differ. See all 302 cities and county areas in the rankings
Compare Newport News side by side with Alexandria, Norfolk or Richmond, or with any other place.
Other cities in Virginia
6 city pages, closest firstVirginia as a whole has 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, as reported to the FBI over the 12 months to Jun 2026; Newport News’s rate is 290% above the state’s.
Common questions
answered with the data aboveIs Newport News safe?
By reported violent crime, Newport News is well above the average of the 302 cities and county areas on this site: 794 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to December 2025, +6% versus the previous 12 months. Safety varies a lot by neighborhood, so the citywide figure is only a starting point.
Is there a crime map for Newport News?
This site does not have one for Newport News. The figures on this page come from the FBI, which receives city totals rather than locations, so CurrentCrimeMap shows how Newport News compares with nearby places such as Hampton, VA instead of a street-level map.
What is the crime rate in Newport News?
794 violent and 2,282 property crimes per 100,000 residents per year, based on 5,622 incidents reported to Newport News Police Department over the 12 months to December 2025. Violent crime includes 167 robberies (property taken by force or threat); property crime includes 360 burglaries, 811 thefts from vehicles and 2,570 other thefts.
Is crime in Newport News going up or down?
It is going up: violent crime +6% and property crime −7% over the last 12 months compared with the 12 months before.
How many homicides has Newport News had in 2025?
Newport News Police Department reported 18 homicides from January to December 2025, the latest month it has reported in full, against 23 in the same months of 2024. Over the 12 months to Dec 2025 the count was 18, or 10 per 100,000 residents.
Where does the data come from?
From Newport News Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset VA1160000). We count reported incidents by month and offense type and divide by the Census population. Reported crime undercounts actual crime; see the methodology page for what the numbers leave out.
Moving to or visiting Newport News
12 months to December 2025- Violent crime was up 6% and property crime down 7% over the 12 months to December 2025, compared with the 12 months before.
- 18 homicides over the 12 months to December 2025, down 22% on the 12 months before.
| What most people ask about | Reported | Per 100k |
|---|---|---|
| RobberyTaking property by force or threat | 167 | 91 |
| BurglaryEntering a home or business to steal | 360 | 197 |
| Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins included | 811 | 444 |
| Vehicle theft | 408 | 223 |
What these numbers leave out: most crime never reaches the police. In the federal victim survey (BJS, 2024), about half of violent crimes and less than a third of property crimes were reported, and only a quarter of everyday thefts. Rates are per resident, so busy downtowns and tourist areas look worse than they are for the people who visit them.
The official source is FBI Crime Data Explorer. For what to look for, and what not to read into a rate, see how to read US crime numbers.
Source and dates
VA1160000- Source
- Newport News Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset VA1160000)
- Latest complete month
- December 2025
- History on this site
- June 2023 to December 2025 (41 months)
- Update schedule
- Newport News Police Department reports monthly to the FBI under the national NIBRS standard. We refresh every morning and publish the most recent 12 months the agency has reported in full.
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