The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Hampton City, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Hampton City

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Hampton City.

 

Hampton City, VA Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
D-
Other Crime Grade
D

$96.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hampton City, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,610 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Hampton City in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Hampton City, VA Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. Hampton City ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of counties but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Hampton City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Hampton City is 49.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hampton City Residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hampton City varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the west areas to 1 in 27 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Hampton City, VA see the most incidents - about 1,258 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 294 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hampton City, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Hampton City for 2025 is $96,590,704. This translates to approximately $678 per resident and $1,610 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Hampton City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hampton City Compared to Other Counties?

Hampton City, VA: $678
Portsmouth City, VA: $867
Loudoun County, VA: $236
Virginia: $432
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hampton City is $678 per year, which is $214 more than the national average and $247 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Hampton City:
  • In Portsmouth City, VA, crime costs $867 per person, which is $189 more than in Hampton City.
  • In Loudoun County, VA, crime costs $236 per person, which is $442 less than in Hampton City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Hampton City for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Hampton City
Cost per Hampton City Resident
Murder
$34.4 million
$241
Rape/Sexual Assault
$5.46 million
$38
Robbery
$1.99 million
$14
Assault
$8.18 million
$57
Kidnapping
$2.26 million
$16
Vehicle Theft
$7.60 million
$53
Burglary
$1.43 million
$10
Theft
$19.5 million
$137
Arson
$249,417
$2
Vandalism
$11.3 million
$80
Animal Cruelty
$216,499
$2
Drug Crimes
$3.34 million
$23
Identity Theft
$702,507
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$96,590,704
$678

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hampton City, VA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Hampton City totals $256,439,044 ($1,801 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $353,029,748 ($2,480 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Hampton City crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the west part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 Hampton City has 15, have the same problem. Of Hampton City’s 142,370 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Hampton City Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.001
Robbery
0.4439
Rape
0.6329
Murder
0.1284
Total Violent Crime
3.206 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
26.39
Vehicle Theft
3.448
Burglary
1.110
Arson
0.0725
Total Property Crime
31.02 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2619
Drug Crimes
3.172
Vandalism
11.15
Identity Theft
0.6375
Animal Cruelty
0.2056
Total "Other" Rate
15.43 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Hampton City is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Hampton City.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A+
A
D+
C-
D
B+
A+
B-
D+
C+
D
D-
D+
D-
A-
A-
B+
B-
B+
C+
B-
B-
C+
B-
A+
C+
A
A-
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Hampton City is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A+
A+
B
C
C
A
B+
B+
A-
B
B
C-
D-
D-
F
F
F
D+
C+
C+
C+
C+
C+
B-
B+
B+
C+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Hampton City is less safe than the Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Hampton City, VA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Hampton City schools on SchoolGrade

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