2West Ocean View
West Ocean View, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Norfolk · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 79 places in Norfolk (10 = lowest crime). 7 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 43,678 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 2,420
How accurate: in 2026-09, 81% of the 78 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Norfolk Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 1 | 41.3 | 13 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 1 | 41.3 | 23.1 |
| Forcible sodomy | 2 | 82.6 | 10.5 |
| Sexual penetration with an object | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Aggravated sexual battery | 2 | 82.6 | 7.6 |
| Sexual battery | 2 | 82.6 | 36.1 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 41.3 | 60.1 |
| Aggravated assault (domestic) | 0 | 0 | 49.2 |
| Simple assault | 25 | 1,033.1 | 589.5 |
| Simple assault (domestic) | 27 | 1,115.7 | 640.4 |
| Assault on a police officer | 1 | 41.3 | 17.2 |
| Threats of bodily harm | 7 | 289.3 | 116.4 |
| Abduction | 1 | 41.3 | 16.4 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery of a person | 1 | 41.3 | 39.9 |
| Robbery of a business | 0 | 0 | 12.6 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary of a home | 2 | 82.6 | 77.7 |
| Burglary of a business | 2 | 82.6 | 38.2 |
| Burglary of other buildings | 1 | 41.3 | 26.9 |
| Vehicle theft | 6 | 247.9 | 252.5 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 15 | 619.8 | 726.1 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 4 | 165.3 | 162.2 |
| Theft from a building | 4 | 165.3 | 274.4 |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1,115.7 | 805.1 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 165.3 | 36.6 |
| Other theft | 14 | 578.5 | 332.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences (felony) | 1 | 41.3 | 81.1 |
| Drug offences | 1 | 41.3 | 74.4 |
| Drug paraphernalia | 1 | 41.3 | 11.8 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism | 17 | 702.5 | 609.7 |
| Trespassing | 4 | 165.3 | 63 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 13.9 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 2 | 82.6 | 42.9 |
| Carrying a concealed weapon | 0 | 0 | 27.7 |
| Brandishing a firearm | 0 | 0 | 60.1 |
| Shooting into an occupied home | 2 | 82.6 | 31.1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 4.2 |
Source: Norfolk Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 7 |
| Violence | 62 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft and burglary | 79 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Damage and public order | 21 |
| Other | 4 |
Questions about crime in West Ocean View
- Is West Ocean View safe?
- West Ocean View: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 79 places in Norfolk (10 = lowest crime). 7 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in West Ocean View?
- West Ocean View: Weighted crime: 43,678 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in West Ocean View?
- Recorded homicides in West Ocean View (12 months to September 2026): 1.
