Briarfield, Newport News, VA Robbery Rates and Robbery Maps

Crime Grade's robbery map shows the safest places in Briarfield in green. The most dangerous areas in Briarfield are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Briarfield, Newport News, VA Safe?

The B- grade means the rate of robbery is slightly lower than the average US neighborhood. Briarfield is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of neighborhoods are safer and 60% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Briarfield's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of robbery in Briarfield is 0.6133 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Briarfield generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of robbery in Briarfield may be as high as 1 in 1,299 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 1,810 in the north part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the robbery map, however, because comparing rates for robbery or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northwest parts of Briarfield, Newport News, VA: about 1 per year. The west part of Briarfield has fewer cases of robbery with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Robbery Maps

When looking at the robbery map for Briarfield, remember that the rate of robbery per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the northwest part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the robbery rate map do not always indicate danger for Briarfield residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Briarfield has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Briarfield has 0, have the same problem. Of Briarfield’s 4,482 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Briarfield, Newport News, VA at ISP Reports.

Briarfield Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All robbery rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Briarfield residents in a standard year.

Individual Briarfield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of robbery in Briarfield is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Briarfield.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Robbery Crime Grade
Newmarket South, Newport News, VA	C-	B-	C-	A-
Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA	D	D+	D-	B-
Aberdeen, Hampton, VA	D-	B-	D-	B
Northampton, Hampton, VA	C-	A-	D+	A-
Greater Wythe, Hampton, VA	D+	C+	D	B
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA	D	B+	D-	B+
Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA	D+	C+	D+	B+
Magruder, Hampton, VA	C+	B+	B-	A
Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA	B-	B+	B	A-
Deer Park, Newport News, VA	C	B	C-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Briarfield is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for robbery. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Robbery Crime Grade
Summerside, Cincinnati, OH	A	A	A	A
Charlotte Park, Nashville, TN	C	D+	D+	B+
Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Renton, WA	A	A	A	B+
Western Hills, Beaumont, TX	B+	B+	B+	A-
Questa, Mountain House, CA	A-	B-	B-	B
Manton, Providence, RI	A	A	A	A+
Cottage Park, Mobile, AL	A+	A	A	A+
Stanton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA	A-	B	B	B-
West Hills, Huntington, NY	A-	B	B	D
Kingsland, Lyndhurst, NJ	A-	A	A	B

Considering only the robbery rate, Briarfield is less safe than the Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Briarfield, Newport News, VA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Briarfield schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 1 day 4 hours in Briarfield. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Briarfield, Newport News, VA

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.