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Is Hopewell, Virginia Safe?

Population 23,261 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hopewell 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 264.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,745 per 100K.

Hopewell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHopewellVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.8320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2259.32045.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1745.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate512.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2259/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hopewell

Violent crime in Hopewell is close to the national average. The rate of 382.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2259.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,745 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hopewell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,745
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft512
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hopewell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hopewell
382.8
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hopewell
2259.3
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hopewell Safety

Is Hopewell safe?
Not especially. Hopewell earns a D with a crime rate of 264.2 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 Hopewell?
264.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2259.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hopewell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hopewell's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,745 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hopewell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hopewell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hopewell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hopewell?
Crime rates have held steady in Hopewell, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Hopewell compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Hopewell ranks behind about 79% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hopewell to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hopewell?
Bad. A D grade and 264.2 per-thousand rate put Hopewell below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hopewell?
382.8 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (90), and murder (5.0) 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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