VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach is one of the safest cities in America with a population between 400,000 and 600,000 residents.

Violent Crime is down 15% year-to-date compared to 2024, while property crime has seen an 8% decrease.

"Our officers continue to perform exceptional work while protecting this community. While recent technological investments have proven incredibly impactful, nothing is as effective as focused and determined police work," said VBPD Chief Paul Neudigate.

In February, VBPD reported violent crimes fell by 22% in 2024, as both shooting incidents and the homicide rate each fell by more than 40 percent.

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