Is Norfolk, VA a safe place to live?

A quick google search mind lend you to believe that Norfolk, VA is an incredibly dangerous place to live, but the truth is a bit more complex. Much of the crime is concentrated to a few specific areas and the greater Hampton Roads area is extremely safe.

See the crime map on neighborhood scout to get a feel for what neighborhoods are worse than others: https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/va/norfolk/crime.amp

It's also important to note that parts of Virginia Beach, Suffolk and Chesapeake are some of the safest in the state. Just like anywhere else, particularly a region with over a million people, picking the right neighborhood will have the largest impact on your exposure to crime.

The below links will give you some additional information:

Crime Mapping Norfolk:

https://www.norfolk.gov/310/CrimeMapping

Affordable safe neighborhoods in VA Beach

https://www.extraspace.com/blog/moving/city-guides/safe-affordable-neighborhoods-virginia-beach/amp/

Safest neighborhoods in Norfolk

https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-neighborhoods/m/norfolk-area/