Virginia 2006 Violent Crime Rate
2006 Violent Crime Rate in Largest Cities
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Virginia Beach | 284 |
| 2. | Norfolk | 787 |
| 3. | Chesapeake | 435 |
| 4. | Arlington | N/A |
| 5. | Richmond | 1,043 |
| 6. | Newport News | 783 |
| 7. | Hampton | 388 |
| 8. | Alexandria | 328 |
| 9. | Portsmouth | 860 |
| 10. | Roanoke | 1,019 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Farmville | 14 |
| 2. | Lexington | 44 |
| 3. | Bridgewater | 91 |
| 4. | Salem | 124 |
| 5. | Poquoson | 126 |
| 6. | Christiansburg | 160 |
| 7. | Big Stone Gap | 169 |
| 8. | Colonial Heights | 169 |
| 9. | Blacksburg | 192 |
| 10. | Ashland | 198 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Highest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Richmond | 1,043 |
| 2. | Roanoke | 1,019 |
| 3. | Emporia | 921 |
| 4. | Portsmouth | 860 |
| 5. | Charlottesville | 788 |
| 6. | Norfolk | 787 |
| 7. | Newport News | 783 |
| 8. | Marion | 739 |
| 9. | Hopewell | 646 |
| 10. | Franklin | 611 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cape Charles | 0 |
| 2. | Chilhowie | 0 |
| 3. | Clintwood | 0 |
| 4. | Courtland | 0 |
| 5. | Fries | 0 |
| 6. | Halifax | 0 |
| 7. | Jonesville | 0 |
| 8. | Middleburg | 0 |
| 9. | Occoquan | 0 |
| 10. | Rural Retreat | 0 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Highest 2006 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2006 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Richmond | 1,043 |
| 2. | Roanoke | 1,019 |
| 3. | Emporia | 921 |
| 4. | Portsmouth | 860 |
| 5. | Charlottesville | 788 |
| 6. | Norfolk | 787 |
| 7. | Newport News | 783 |
| 8. | Marion | 739 |
| 9. | Hopewell | 646 |
| 10. | South Hill | 623 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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