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Virginia ranks as one of the 10 safest states in America, according to an analysis of crime statistics collected annually by the FBI.

The list, compiled by U.S. News and World Report as part of its Best States rankings, places Virginia as the No. 8 safest state based on rates of violent crime and property crime per 100,000 residents, with 209 violent crimes and 1,456 property crimes per 100,000 as of 2020.

The rest of the top 10 includes Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Vermont, Idaho, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Wyoming. Virginia has the sixth-lowest statewide violent crime rate and 11th-lowest property crime rate.

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The FBI’s reporting indicates a slight rise in violent crime — which includes homicide, robbery, assault and sexual assault — across many states, but a study of 35 major U.S. cities, including Richmond, conducted by the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice, found that key violent crimes like homicide and aggravated assault fell in many cities in 2022.

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Still, even with those drops, Richmond’s rates of violent crime and property crime are both more than twice as high as the statewide average in Virginia. The combined rate in Richmond is roughly on par with that of Norfolk, another of Virginia’s largest and most densely populated cities, which has more violent crime per 100,000 residents but less property crime.

In a year-end crime statistics briefing in January, Interim Police Chief Rick Edwards revealed that homicides and robberies from individuals were down 37% and 17%, respectively, in Richmond, but that aggravated assault was up 10% — keeping overall violent crime essentially flat year over year — and property crime had risen by more than 20%, driven by major spikes in thefts of and from motor vehicles.

Richmond saw notable drop in murders last year, but thefts from vehicles caused property crimes to soar

Violent crime dropped by 7% in the first quarter of 2023, according to Edwards’ April briefing, despite a resurgence in the homicide rate. Rapes fell by 38%, and individual robberies and aggravated assaults fell by about 15%, all compared to the first quarter of 2022. But property crime continues to rise, driven this year by a jump in shoplifting, which Edwards attributed largely to shoplifting from ABC stores.

Richmond crime rose 2% in early part of year while violent crime dropped

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Is Virginia one of the safest states? ›

VIRGINIA — A new analysis of crime data says Virginia is among the safest states in the country, according to a new Forbes Advisor ranking that crunched publicly available data on violent and property crimes and the likelihood of becoming a crime victim.

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What is Virginia ranked in crime rate? ›

The list, compiled by U.S. News and World Report as part of its Best States rankings, places Virginia as the No. 8 safest state based on rates of violent crime and property crime per 100,000 residents, with 209 violent crimes and 1,456 property crimes per 100,000 as of 2020.

What is the safest state in the US? ›

The safest state in the U.S., according to the U.S. News methodology, is New Hampshire. With a violent crime rate of 126 per 100,000 and a property crime rate of 1,011 per 100,000, New Hampshire enjoys a high rate of public safety.

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Where in Virginia has the lowest crime rate? ›

Purcellville

It has a population of 8,200 and is the safest city in Virginia. Purcellville's crime rate is 467 per 100,000, which is 72% lower than the state average. Purcellville is a quiet town that is popular with local artists and offers great eating options and hiking trails.

Why is Virginia one of the best states to live in? ›

Economic Factors. Virginia's economy is robust and diverse, contributing to its reputation as a favorable state for both living and doing business. The Commonwealth boasts a strong job market, significantly influenced by its proximity to Washington D.C., which supports numerous federal agencies and contractors.

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Where does Virginia rank in best states to live in? ›

The rankings evaluated all 50 states across a range of categories, including health care, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and natural environment. Virginia ranked 10th in education, 11th in crime, 15th in health care and 16th on the economy.

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What state is #1 in crime? ›

New Mexico had the highest violent crime rate of any state at 780.5 incidences per 100,000 residents, followed by Alaska (758.9), Arkansas (645.3), Louisiana (628.6), and Tennessee (621.6).

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What is the most peaceful state in the US? ›

– Maine is the most peaceful state in the U.S. for the 11th year in a row, Louisiana is the least peaceful. The Northeast continues to be the most peaceful region with three of the five most peaceful states. The South is once again the least peaceful region in America, with four of the five least peaceful states.

What state is the safest and cheapest to live in? ›

Here are some of the cheapest and safest places to live in the US!

Live in Boise, Idaho.
Affordable living in Des Moines, Iowa.
Winston Salem, North Carolina: among the cheapest cities in USA.
Live affordably in Naples, Florida.
Enjoy Lexington, Kentucky.

What is the unhealthiest city in Virginia? ›

— Falls Church city ranks as the healthiest locality in Virginia and Petersburg city ranks as the least, according to new County Health Rankings data published today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

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What is the cleanest city in VA? ›

VIRGINIA — A new study finds that Virginia Beach is the cleanest city in America, while several other cities in the Commonwealth didn't fare so well. According to the lawn care company, LawnStarter, Washington, D.C., ranked No. 107 on the company's 2023's Dirtiest Cities in America list.

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What is the most crime ridden city in Virginia? ›

Portsmouth is the city with the highest rate of crime in Virginia and, statistically, is the most dangerous place to live in the state of Virginia.

Which 10 states have the highest crime rate? ›

These Are the 10 Most Dangerous States in the U.S.

New Mexico.
Louisiana.
Colorado.
Arkansas.
Washington.
Tennessee.
Alaska.
Oregon.

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What is the safest place in the United States? ›

WalletHub released a 2023 report listing the safest cities in the US. Cities were ranked based on 41 indicators of safety, including rates of crime and natural disasters. Nashua, New Hampshire, scored the highest, followed by Columbia, Maryland.

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What is the least rated state? ›

Louisiana ranked as the worst state in US, report shows

Utah.
New Hampshire.
Nebraska.
Minnesota.
Idaho.
Iowa.
Vermont.
Washington.

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What is the safest state to raise a family in? ›

For the second year in a row, Massachusetts is the best state to raise a family. The New England state earned a total score of 66.97 and ranked first in education and child care.