Safest Neighborhoods in Virginia (2026 Rankings)
Looking for the safest places to live in Virginia? We analyzed crime data for 6 neighborhoods and cities to find the areas with the lowest violent crime rates. The national average is 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $310,000
Population: 459,470
Walk Score: 84/100
AQI: 63
RichmondVA
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $280,000
Population: 226,610
Walk Score: 91/100
AQI: 63
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $310,000
Population: 249,422
Walk Score: 10/100
AQI: 63
4
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $350,000
Population: 46,553
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 35
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NorfolkVA
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $225,000
Population: 238,005
Walk Score: 79/100
AQI: 63
6
Violent Crime Rate: 2.1 per 1K
Home Value: $320,000
Population: 29,036
Walk Score: 92/100
AQI: 40
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