8Patrol Zone 228
Patrol Zone 228, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in Virginia Beach · 4/10 in the world
Compared with 40 places in Virginia Beach (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 9,272 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 7,420
How accurate: in 2026-09, 98% of the 40 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Virginia Beach Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 2 | 27 | 13.1 |
| Forcible sodomy | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 1 | 13.5 | 3.5 |
| Forcible fondling | 0 | 0 | 3.9 |
| Forcible indecent liberties | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 2.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 13.5 | 32.9 |
| Aggravated assault (domestic) | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 4.4 |
| Simple assault | 19 | 256.1 | 530.2 |
| Simple assault (domestic) | 22 | 296.5 | 448.3 |
| Strangulation | 2 | 27 | 21.1 |
| Threats of bodily harm | 1 | 13.5 | 112.7 |
| Intimidation | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Stalking | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 12.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 24.8 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary of a home | 2 | 27 | 26.8 |
| Burglary of a business | 1 | 13.5 | 17.4 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 13.5 | 501.4 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 12 | 161.7 | 208.5 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 2 | 27 | 64.9 |
| Theft from a building | 5 | 67.4 | 84.9 |
| Mail theft and tampering | 0 | 0 | 33.7 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Other theft | 27 | 363.9 | 345.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 67.4 | 85.8 |
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 3 | 40.4 | 21.8 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 9 | 121.3 | 261.6 |
| Drug equipment offences | 3 | 40.4 | 133.2 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 22 | 296.5 | 417.2 |
| Damage to City property | 1 | 13.5 | 21.1 |
| Graffiti | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Trespassing | 4 | 53.9 | 222.4 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 27 | 73.3 |
| Disturbing the peace | 0 | 0 | 52.9 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 7 | 94.3 | 143 |
| Carrying a concealed weapon | 2 | 27 | 46.1 |
| Firing a gun in or at a home | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 5.4 |
Source: Virginia Beach Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 3 |
| Violence | 45 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Theft and burglary | 58 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Damage and public order | 29 |
| Other | 9 |
Questions about crime in Patrol Zone 228
- Is Patrol Zone 228 safe?
- Patrol Zone 228: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 40 places in Virginia Beach (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Patrol Zone 228?
- Patrol Zone 228: Weighted crime: 9,272 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Patrol Zone 228?
- Recorded homicides in Patrol Zone 228 (12 months to September 2026): 0.
