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Best for Safety in Virginia

7 cities ranked · Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Top Cities in Virginia

  1. #1
    C

    Richmond

    Best for Safety score 65 · MoveScore 62

  2. #2
    B

    Virginia Beach

    Best for Safety score 61 · MoveScore 72

  3. #3
    C

    Newport News

    Best for Safety score 59 · MoveScore 63

  4. #4
    D

    Chesapeake

    Best for Safety score 59 · MoveScore 53

  5. #5
    D

    Norfolk

    Best for Safety score 57 · MoveScore 58

  6. #6
    D

    Alexandria

    Best for Safety score 47 · MoveScore 57

  7. #7
    C

    Hampton

    Best for Safety score 45 · MoveScore 62

Other Virginia Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Virginia

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Water Quality in Virginia

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Virginia

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Virginia

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Virginia

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Virginia

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Virginia ranks highest for best for safety?

Richmond, VA ranks #1 in Virginia for best for safety with a sub-score of 65/100 (MoveScore 62, grade C).

How many cities in Virginia are compared?

7 Virginia cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Virginia-specific ranking using the crime sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.