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Norfolk, Virginia: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Norfolk was 4.0 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 93% higher than the statewide rate (2.1). Its median household earns $66,109 and the median home value is $289,900. About 233,596 people live in Norfolk.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Norfolk?
Norfolk police recorded 913 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.0 for every 1,000 residents. That is 93% higher than the Virginia rate (2.1), and 21% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 26 murders. Property crime came to 7,256 offenses (31.5 per 1,000; Virginia: 13.5). Violent crimes fell 50% between 2021 and 2025 (1,814 to 913).
| Offense (2025) | Norfolk count | Per 1,000 | Virginia per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 913 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 26 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 87 | 0.38 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 164 | 0.71 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 636 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 7,256 | 31.5 | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 495 | 2.2 | 0.87 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 6,220 | 27.0 | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 541 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Norfolk changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,814 | 7,853 | 64 |
| 2022 | 1,665 | 11,449 | 62 |
| 2023 | 1,252 | 8,870 | 43 |
| 2024 | 1,104 | 8,747 | 37 |
| 2025 | 913 | 7,256 | 26 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Norfolk Police Department's own reports.
How does Norfolk compare with Virginia?
Norfolk's median household earns $66,109 a year, 29% lower than the state figure ($93,170). The median owner-occupied home is worth $289,900 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,321 a month. About 233,596 people live on 53 square miles of land, roughly 4,385 per square mile. The city lies in Norfolk city.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Norfolk | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 233,596 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,109 | $93,170 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $289,900 | $383,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,321 | $1,579 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 42.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 46.3% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 32.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Norfolk?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Norfolk: Norfolk Naval Base (Sewells Point Naval Complex). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Norfolk. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is Lake Whitehurst Dam (26 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Norfolk city has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Norfolk?
No highway work zones were listed in Norfolk city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Norfolk?
Federal school lists place 53 public and 25 private schools within Norfolk. 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Fort Monroe National Monument. 1 state park or recreation area: First Landing State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Norfolk
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Norfolk city limits, plus 11 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: American Pawn (Norfolk), Blue Box Auction Gallery (Norfolk), Bob's Gun Shop (Norfolk), Superior Pawn & Gun (Norfolk), Superior Pawn Of Virginia INC (Norfolk) and Xyz Pawn LLC (Norfolk).
Liquor stores
5 liquor stores are on the map inside the Norfolk city limits: Virginia ABC (3 locations) and Virginia ABC (2 in Norfolk). Virginia has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Norfolk city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Norfolk?
In 2025, Norfolk had 4.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (913 reported), 93% higher than the Virginia rate (2.1). The property-crime rate was 31.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Norfolk?
$66,109 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $93,170 for Virginia.
How much do homes cost in Norfolk?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $289,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $383,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Norfolk?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Norfolk city has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Portsmouth, VA (8 mi) · Hampton, VA (9 mi) · Virginia Beach, VA (15 mi) · Chesapeake, VA (17 mi) · Newport News, VA (19 mi) · Suffolk, VA (27 mi)
More: Virginia statewide numbers · county page: Norfolk city · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Norfolk city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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