Moving from Hopewell, VA to Virginia Beach, VA?
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Is Hopewell or Virginia Beach Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Virginia Beach is safer than Hopewell (Safety Score 49/100 vs 30/100), with a total crime rate of 1,733 per 100,000 versus 2,421 for Hopewell — 28% lower. Hopewell has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Virginia Beach has a 89% lower rate.
Note: Virginia Beach is 19.9x 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 | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,420.9 | 1,733.3 | +687.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 380.9 | 93.4 | +287.5 |
| Murder Rate | 26.3 | 2.9 | +23.4 |
| Rape Rate | 21.9 | 18.5 | +3.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 21.9 | 31.6 | -9.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 310.8 | 39.3 | +271.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,040.0 | 1,639.9 | +400.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 140.1 | 83.9 | +56.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,414.0 | 1,446.8 | -32.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 485.9 | 109.2 | +376.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Hopewell, VA to Virginia Beach, VA?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hopewell or Virginia Beach safer?
Virginia Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 1,733 per 100K vs 2,421 for Hopewell — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hopewell has a violent crime rate of 380.9 per 100K while Virginia Beach has 93.4. Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, a coastal city where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic, is home to the Naval Air Station Oceana, a major employer. Its population of nearly half a million is diverse, with significant military and retiree communities. With a safety score of 49/100 and a population coverage of 455,155, Virginia Beach has a total crime rate of 1,733.3 per 100,000 residents.