Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA Vehicle Theft Crime Rates and Maps

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D-

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A crime occurs every 14 hours 15 minutes (on average) in Downtown Norfolk.

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Crime Grade's vehicle theft map shows the safest places in Downtown Norfolk in green. The most dangerous areas in Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of vehicle theft is about the same as the average US neighborhood. Downtown Norfolk is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of neighborhoods are safer and 53% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Downtown Norfolk's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of vehicle theft in Downtown Norfolk is 3.589 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Downtown Norfolk generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vehicle theft in Downtown Norfolk may be as high as 1 in 255 in the south neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 326 in the west part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the vehicle theft map, however, because comparing rates for vehicle theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northeast parts of Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA: about 6 per year. The north part of Downtown Norfolk has fewer cases of vehicle theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Vehicle Theft Maps

When looking at the vehicle theft map for Downtown Norfolk, remember that the rate of vehicle theft 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 south part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vehicle theft rate map do not always indicate danger for Downtown Norfolk residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk has 15, have the same problem. Of Downtown Norfolk’s 6,748 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.

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Downtown Norfolk Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.097
Robbery	0.7173
Rape	0.6342
Murder	0.1684
Total Violent Crime	6.617 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	58.03
Vehicle Theft	3.589
Burglary	0.8713
Arson	0.0722
Total Property Crime	62.56 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2677
Drug Crimes	4.167
Vandalism	16.60
Identity Theft	0.5355
Animal Cruelty	0.2617
Total "Other" Rate	21.83 (D-)

Individual Downtown Norfolk Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of vehicle theft in Downtown Norfolk is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Downtown Norfolk.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vehicle Theft Crime Grade
Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA	D-	B+	D-	B
Ghent, Norfolk, VA	D	B	D-	B-
Central Brambleton, Norfolk, VA	D+	D+	C	C+
Lindenwood, Norfolk, VA	D-	D+	F	C+
Park Place, Norfolk, VA	D-	C	D-	C+
Colonial Place Riverview, Norfolk, VA	C+	A+	C+	B-
Highland Park, Norfolk, VA	D	B-	D-	C+
Ballentine Place, Norfolk, VA	C-	B	D+	C+
Lamberts Point, Norfolk, VA	C+	A-	C+	B
Fairmont Park, Norfolk, VA	C-	B-	D+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown Norfolk is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for vehicle theft. 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	Vehicle Theft Crime Grade
South Modesto Acres, Modesto, CA	B-	C-	C-	C
Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT	F	F	F	B+
Gresham-Northwest, Gresham, OR	D	B-	B-	F
Haevers Corners, Green Bay, WI	D+	C	C	C
Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA	B-	C+	C+	D-
Mountain Creek, Pflugerville, TX	A-	B	B	B
North Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA	A-	C	C	A
Oak Grove, Springfield, MO	C-	C+	C+	C-
Old West Durham, Durham, NC	D+	C-	C-	B-
On Top of The World, Clearwater, FL	A+	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the vehicle theft rate, Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Downtown Norfolk schools on SchoolGrade

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