Virginia 2002 Violent Crime Rate
2002 Violent Crime Rate in Largest Cities
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Virginia Beach | 218 |
| 2. | Norfolk | 560 |
| 3. | Chesapeake | 664 |
| 4. | Arlington | N/A |
| 5. | Richmond | 1,279 |
| 6. | Newport News | 728 |
| 7. | Hampton | 402 |
| 8. | Alexandria | 312 |
| 9. | Portsmouth | 963 |
| 10. | Roanoke | N/A |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bridgewater | 19 |
| 2. | Poquoson | 59 |
| 3. | Salem | 106 |
| 4. | Lexington | 127 |
| 5. | Falls Church | 150 |
| 6. | Big Stone Gap | 160 |
| 7. | Blacksburg | 179 |
| 8. | Williamsburg | 186 |
| 9. | Staunton | 216 |
| 10. | Virginia Beach | 218 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Highest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Richmond | 1,279 |
| 2. | Emporia | 1,096 |
| 3. | Portsmouth | 963 |
| 4. | Waynesboro | 756 |
| 5. | Petersburg | 748 |
| 6. | Newport News | 728 |
| 7. | Fredericksburg | 720 |
| 8. | Chesapeake | 664 |
| 9. | Suffolk | 655 |
| 10. | Danville | 603 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dublin | 0 |
| 2. | Grottoes | 0 |
| 3. | Kenbridge | 0 |
| 4. | Stephens City | 0 |
| 5. | Bridgewater | 19 |
| 6. | Wise | 30 |
| 7. | Waverly | 42 |
| 8. | Broadway | 44 |
| 9. | Gate City | 45 |
| 10. | Narrows | 46 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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Cities with Highest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Richmond | 1,279 |
| 2. | Emporia | 1,096 |
| 3. | Portsmouth | 963 |
| 4. | Pound | 891 |
| 5. | Waynesboro | 756 |
| 6. | Petersburg | 748 |
| 7. | Newport News | 728 |
| 8. | Fredericksburg | 720 |
| 9. | Victoria | 693 |
| 10. | Chesapeake | 664 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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