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Is Hampton, Virginia Safe?

Population 137,315 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hampton has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 278.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,532 per 100K.

Hampton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHamptonVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.7320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2400.22045.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1532.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

278.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

384/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2400/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hampton

Violent crime in Hampton is close to the national average. The rate of 383.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2400.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,532 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hampton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary307
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,532
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Hampton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hampton
383.7
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hampton
2400.2
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hampton Safety

Is Hampton safe?
Not especially. Hampton earns a D- with a crime rate of 278.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hampton?
278.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2400.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hampton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hampton's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,532 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hampton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hampton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hampton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hampton?
No. Crime in Hampton has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Hampton compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Hampton ranks behind about 82% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hampton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hampton?
Bad. A D- grade and 278.4 per-thousand rate put Hampton below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 384 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hampton?
383.7 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (58), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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