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Property Crime in Suffolk, Virginia (2026)

2201.7 per 100K · 20% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Suffolk has a property crime rate of 2201.7 per 100K, which is 20% above the national average of 1832.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 45 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Suffolk, Virginia is 2201.7 per 100,000 residents, which is 20% above the national average of 1832.3. That puts Suffolk's property crime above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Suffolk vs State and National Averages

Suffolk
2201.7
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Property Crime in Suffolk

1 in 45

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Suffolk in a given year, based on the rate of 2201.7 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Suffolk

C+
Violent Crime429.2/100K · 18% above avg
C+
Murder7.5/100K · 32% above avg
C+
Assault280.5/100K · 5% above avg
C
Robbery88.3/100K · 39% above avg
C
Burglary385.4/100K · 43% above avg
C+
Theft1629.2/100K · 16% above avg
C
Vehicle Theft495.0/100K · 56% above avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Roanoke
B-
1941.9
Portsmouth
B-
1996.4
Lynchburg
B-
1812.6
Hampton
C+
2142.6
Harrisonburg
B-
1971.9
Leesburg
B-
1815.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Suffolk

How bad is property crime in Suffolk?
As of 2026, Suffolk's property crime rate of 2201.7 per 100K is 20% above the national average. It ranks behind 57% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Suffolk?
As of 2026, 2201.7 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Suffolk?
Crime in Suffolk has trended upward recently, though specific property crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Suffolk's property crime compare to Virginia?
Suffolk's property crime rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 2201.7 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Suffolk?
Based on the rate of 2201.7 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 45 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Suffolk safe from property crime?
Suffolk is about average for property crime. The rate of 2201.7 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Suffolk safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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