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Hampton vs Torrance Crime Comparison

Is Hampton or Torrance Safer?

Torrance is the safer city, with a total crime rate 1% lower than Hampton based on 2024 FBI data. Hampton has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Torrance has a 100% lower rate.

Hampton, VA

Safety Score 43/100
Population 138,100
Total Crime Rate 3,129.6
Category Wins 4/7

Torrance, CA

Safety Score 43/100
Population 136,899
Total Crime Rate 3,087.0
Category Wins 3/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Hampton Torrance Difference
Total Crime Rate 3,129.6 3,087.0 +42.7
Violent Crime Rate 247.7 311.2 -63.5
Murder Rate 10.9 0.0 +10.9
Rape Rate 29.0 27.0 +1.9
Robbery Rate 56.5 115.4 -58.9
Aggravated Assault Rate 151.3 168.7 -17.4
Property Crime Rate 2,882.0 2,775.8 +106.2
Burglary Rate 210.0 479.2 -269.2
Larceny-Theft Rate 2,433.0 1,819.6 +613.4
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 239.0 477.0 -238.0

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton or Torrance safer?

Torrance is safer with a total crime rate of 3,087 per 100K vs 3,130 for Hampton — a 1% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Hampton has a violent crime rate of 247.7 per 100K while Torrance has 311.2. Hampton has lower violent crime.