Suffolk, VA Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 3%

Violent crime 27%

Property crime 9%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Suffolk_{/100k people}	Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,281	n/a (estimate)	2,281	1,665	2,346
Murder	6	n/a	6.3	6.1	6.5
Rape	23	n/a	23.2	26.5	38.4
Robbery	62	n/a	62.3	34.3	73.9
Assault	400	n/a	400.0	141.7	279.7
Violent crime	492	n/a (estimate)	492	209	388
Burglary	114	n/a	114.0	133.5	314.2
Theft	1,518	n/a	1,517.6	1,196.6	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	157	n/a	157.2	126.3	246.0
Property crime	1,789	n/a (estimate)	1,789	1,456	1,958

Key findings

Suffolk crime rates are 3% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Suffolk are 27% higher than the national average
In Suffolk you have a 1 in 44 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Suffolk is safer than 30% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Suffolk has not changed

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Daily Crime In Suffolk (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Suffolk on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Virginia and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Suffolk (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Virginia, are 1.37 times more than the state average and 1.03 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Suffolk on a daily basis are 2.36 times more than than Virginia average and 1.27 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Suffolk are 1.23 times more than the daily state average and 1.09 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Suffolk (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Suffolk in comparison to other Virginia communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Suffolk safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Suffolk being safer than 30% of cities in Virginia and 30% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Virginia cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Suffolk. In conclusion, Suffolk ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Suffolk

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Suffolk is 1 in 204

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Suffolk is 1 in 56

The chance of being a victim of crime in Suffolk is 1 in 44

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Suffolk? In Suffolk, VA you have a 1 in 204 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 44 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Suffolk.

Year Over Year Crime In Suffolk (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Suffolk is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Suffolk has not changed and the rate of property crime in Suffolk has not changed. The total crime rate in Suffolk has not changed year to year.

Suffolk police department

Item	Suffolk	Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	241	8,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	3.2	3.3

There are a total of 241 Suffolk police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 12.8% less than the Virginia average and 13.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Virginia

State	Total offenders	Virginia_/100K	National_/100K
Virginia	25,766	352	266

There are a total of 25,766 sex offenders in Virginia. This yields a total of 352 sex offenders in Virginia per 100,000 residents which is 32% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Windsor, VA	2,643	319	958	1,277
Windsor, VA	2,643	319	958	1,277
Carrsville, VA	227	304	2,121	2,426
Suffolk, VA	87,061	492	1,789	2,281
Suffolk, VA	87,061	492	1,789	2,281

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Carmel, IN	86,940	48	655	703
Hawthorne, CA	86,938	782	1,891	2,673
Alafaya, FL	86,868	396	1,825	2,221
Nashua, NH	87,279	151	1,091	1,242
Newport Beach, CA	86,813	167	2,114	2,281
Suffolk, VA	87,061	492	1,789	2,281
Suffolk, VA	87,061	492	1,789	2,281

Source: The Suffolk, VA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.