Moving from Hopewell, VA to San Diego, CA?
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Is Hopewell or San Diego Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, San Diego is safer than Hopewell (Safety Score 38/100 vs 30/100), with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100,000 versus 2,421 for Hopewell — 14% lower. Hopewell has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where San Diego has a 90% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 60.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Hopewell, VA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hopewell | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,420.9 | 2,082.4 | +338.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 380.9 | 412.4 | -31.5 |
| Murder Rate | 26.3 | 2.5 | +23.8 |
| Rape Rate | 21.9 | 21.4 | +0.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 21.9 | 77.4 | -55.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 310.8 | 310.9 | -0.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,040.0 | 1,670.0 | +370.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 140.1 | 187.4 | -47.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,414.0 | 1,087.1 | +326.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 485.9 | 395.5 | +90.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Hopewell, VA to San Diego, CA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hopewell or San Diego safer?
San Diego is safer with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100K vs 2,421 for Hopewell — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hopewell has a violent crime rate of 380.9 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. Hopewell has lower violent crime.
About Hopewell, VA
Hopewell, Virginia, once home to a DuPont munitions plant, lies at the confluence of the Appomattox and James Rivers. This small independent city in Prince George County has a population of around 22,000 residents. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 22,843, Hopewell has a total crime rate of 2,420.9 per 100,000 residents.
About San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, a major port city with a significant Hispanic population, sits on the Pacific Ocean just north of the Mexican border. Known for its mild climate and Balboa Park, it's also home to a large naval presence. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 1,389,024, San Diego has a total crime rate of 2,082.4 per 100,000 residents.