State Police Say Violent Crime Decreased in Virginia Last Year

State police say violent crime decreased in Virginia last year

The Virginia State Police says there was a 5.9% decrease in violent crime victims in 2025 compared to 2024.

Virginia crime declined across the board in 2025, new state data shows

Reported crimes declined in all major categories between 2024 and 2025 in Virginia, with some rates reaching five-year lows. Paralleling similar decreases in Arlington, overall violent crime dropped by 6%, from 19,862 crimes in 2024 to 18,722 in 2025, according to a dashboard from Virginia State Police. Reported homicides decreased by 14%, from 439 to

New Virginia State Police crime report shows violent crime down statewide

A closer look at Hampton Roads shows crime trends differ from city to city.

Virginia State Police release 2025 crime data

The Virginia State Police released crime figures for 2025, showing declines in homicides, motor vehicle thefts, and drug offenses across the state.

2025 Virginia crime report shows drops in homicides, hate crimes, rise in pornography offenses

2025 saw notable decreases across a range of crime statistics, according to Virginia State Police's annual crime analysis report.