Is Newport News, VA Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Newport News, Virginia reported 657.02 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.86 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 427.46 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,214 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Newport News, Virginia reported 89.84 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.86 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 41.60 per 100,000 above that reference, with 166 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Newport News, Virginia reported 1,824.39 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.65 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 717.42 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,371 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Newport News, Virginia reported 219.73 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.14 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 26.73 per 100,000 above that reference, with 406 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Newport News, Virginia reported 191.59 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.02 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 3.44 per 100,000 above that reference, with 354 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Newport News, VA has an adjusted safety score of 26.76 out of 100. It ranks #6 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Virginia. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Virginia workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 166 | 89.84 | 48.24 |
1.86× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 1214 | 657.02 | 229.56 |
2.86× national |
| Burglary | 354 | 191.59 | 188.15 |
1.02× national |
| Larceny-theft | 3371 | 1824.39 | 1106.97 |
1.65× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 406 | 219.73 | 193.0 |
1.14× national |
Monthly trend: not shown for Newport News
Monthly detail is not shown for Newport News: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
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What drives Newport News's safety score?
Newport News ranks in the bottom quarter of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Virginia, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 184,774 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 35.0, while Community Order is lowest at 20.86. The 14.14-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 657.02 per 100,000 (2.86× the national rate). Burglary is lowest on the same relative basis at 191.59 per 100,000 (1.02× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Newport News, Virginia recorded 3,371 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 61.2% of the 5,511 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 166 robbery reports (3.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Newport News, Virginia recorded 1,214 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 22.0% of the 5,511 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 166 robbery reports (3.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Newport News, Virginia recorded 406 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 7.4% of the 5,511 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 166 robbery reports (3.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Newport News, Virginia uses a reporting population of 184,774 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Newport News, Virginia has an adjusted score of 26.76 points out of 100 versus 63.19 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a difference of 36.43 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Newport News ranks 6 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Newport News, Virginia has an adjusted score of 26.76 points out of 100 versus 53.05 in Arlington, Virginia, a difference of 26.29 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Newport News ranks 6 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newport News safe compared to other places in Virginia?
Newport News is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 26.76 out of 100 and ranks #6 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Virginia.
What is the crime rate in Newport News?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Newport News's safety rating?
Newport News's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 26.76 out of 100, which ranks #6 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Virginia. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Newport News?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Newport News?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Why is there no monthly crime chart for Newport News?
Monthly detail is not shown for Newport News: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.