Are Cities Safe in Virginia?
Cities in Virginia average a MoveScore safety sub-score of 56/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data across 7 tracked cities. The safest tracked city is Richmond (safety 65/100, MoveScore 62). By composite MoveScore, the top-ranked Virginia city is Arlington (grade B, 78/100).
Virginia Safety Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracked Cities | 11 |
| State-Average MoveScore | 64/100 |
| Average Safety Score (FBI) | 56/100 |
| Safest Tracked City | Richmond |
Sources: FBI UCR
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Safety scores are normalized from FBI UCR violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.