The city of Newport News, Virginia, specifically in the zip code 23602, has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in this area is 25.1, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of this zip code are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, property crime in this area is also higher than the national average, with a rate of 48.5 compared to the US average of 35.4. This puts residents at risk of having their personal property stolen or damaged. It is important for individuals living in this area to take necessary precautions and be aware of their surroundings to stay safe in the face of these concerning crime rates.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newport News (zip 23602) violent crime is 25.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Newport News (zip 23602) property crime is 48.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Newport News, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Poquoson, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Poquoson, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.