Updated April 2026 · 11 cities · 6 data sources
Virginia Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Virginia has an average safety score of 56.1/100 across 7 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 65 | B | 397.3 |
| Virginia Beach | 61 | C | 620.7 |
| Newport News | 59 | C | 613.5 |
| Chesapeake | 59 | C | 328.5 |
| Norfolk | 57 | C | 414.5 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 45 | D | 665.3 |
| Alexandria | 47 | D | 665.3 |
| Norfolk | 57 | C | 414.5 |
| Newport News | 59 | C | 613.5 |
| Chesapeake | 59 | C | 328.5 |
School Quality
Virginia cities average a school score of 70.5/100 across 2 cities.
Water Safety
Virginia cities average a water safety score of 97/100 across 4 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 100 | A | 0 |
| Virginia Beach | 100 | A | 0 |
| Chesterfield | 100 | A | 0 |
| Ashburn | 88 | A | 0 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 100 | A | 0 |
| Virginia Beach | 100 | A | 0 |
| Ashburn | 88 | A | 0 |
| Chesterfield | 100 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Virginia cities average a median AQI of 40.7 across 3 cities.
Best Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 38 | B | 9 |
| Chesterfield | 41 | B | 2 |
| Roanoke | 43 | B | 5 |
Worst Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | 43 | B | 5 |
| Chesterfield | 41 | B | 2 |
| Arlington | 38 | B | 9 |
Hospital Quality
Virginia cities have an average hospital quality rating of 3.8/5 across 9 cities with a total of 21 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 5/5 | 1 |
| Virginia Beach | 4/5 | 3 |
| Hampton | 4/5 | 2 |
| Roanoke | 4/5 | 1 |
| Richmond | 3.8/5 | 6 |
City Spending
Virginia cities average $52,125.1 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 49/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 60/100 | $45,522 |
| Roanoke | 59/100 | $38,513 |
| Arlington | 58/100 | $69,233 |
| Alexandria | 53/100 | $57,994 |
| Virginia Beach | 47/100 | $42,515 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | $69,233 | 58/100 |
| Richmond | $61,661 | 45/100 |
| Alexandria | $57,994 | 53/100 |
| Newport News | $56,948 | 32/100 |
| Norfolk | $50,880 | 46/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Virginia has 11 tracked cities with an average safety score of 56.1, school score of 70.5, and water safety score of 97.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Richmond is the safest city in Virginia with a safety score of 65/100 (Grade B).
Arlington has the highest average school score in Virginia at 72/100 (Grade B).
Newport News has the highest water safety score in Virginia at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Hampton has the highest fiscal health score in Virginia at 60/100 with per-capita spending of $45,522.
Arlington has the best air quality in Virginia with a median AQI of 38 (Grade B).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.