9Patrol Zone 421
Patrol Zone 421, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Virginia Beach · 4/10 in the world
Compared with 40 places in Virginia Beach (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 9,231 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 23,801
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 | 1 | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 3 | 12.6 | 13.1 |
| Forcible sodomy | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 1 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Forcible fondling | 0 | 0 | 3.9 |
| Forcible indecent liberties | 2 | 8.4 | 1.5 |
| Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 2.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 4.2 | 32.9 |
| Aggravated assault (domestic) | 1 | 4.2 | 12 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 4.4 |
| Simple assault | 58 | 243.7 | 530.2 |
| Simple assault (domestic) | 69 | 289.9 | 448.3 |
| Strangulation | 2 | 8.4 | 21.1 |
| Threats of bodily harm | 19 | 79.8 | 112.7 |
| Intimidation | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Stalking | 3 | 12.6 | 15 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 8.4 | 12.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 1 | 4.2 | 24.8 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary of a home | 0 | 0 | 26.8 |
| Burglary of a business | 6 | 25.2 | 17.4 |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 88.2 | 501.4 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 31 | 130.2 | 208.5 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 9 | 37.8 | 64.9 |
| Theft from a building | 6 | 25.2 | 84.9 |
| Mail theft and tampering | 5 | 21 | 33.7 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Other theft | 35 | 147.1 | 345.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 16.8 | 85.8 |
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 2 | 8.4 | 21.8 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 38 | 159.7 | 261.6 |
| Drug equipment offences | 8 | 33.6 | 133.2 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 47 | 197.5 | 417.2 |
| Damage to City property | 3 | 12.6 | 21.1 |
| Graffiti | 1 | 4.2 | 7.8 |
| Trespassing | 11 | 46.2 | 222.4 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 12.6 | 73.3 |
| Disturbing the peace | 11 | 46.2 | 52.9 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 11 | 46.2 | 143 |
| Carrying a concealed weapon | 0 | 0 | 46.1 |
| Firing a gun in or at a home | 2 | 8.4 | 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 6 |
| Violence | 155 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft and burglary | 119 |
| Drugs | 46 |
| Damage and public order | 76 |
| Other | 13 |
Questions about crime in Patrol Zone 421
- Is Patrol Zone 421 safe?
- Patrol Zone 421: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 40 places in Virginia Beach (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Patrol Zone 421?
- Patrol Zone 421: Weighted crime: 9,231 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Patrol Zone 421?
- Recorded homicides in Patrol Zone 421 (12 months to September 2026): 1.
