Virginia Beach Site News
Virginia Beach safest city for its size.
13 Apr 2007 10:40 AM
Planning a vacation can sometimes be more stressful than the vacation is relaxing. One of the major concerns that a lot of travelers have is how safe they will be on their vacation. Nothing ruins a vacation faster than being mugged or worse still, the victim of a violent crime. The Virginia Beach Safety record speaks for itself. Virginia Beach has been rated the safest city with a population over 300,000 people for fifteen years straight. In 2003, Virginia Beach was selected as the best city in the United States to live in based on its low crime rate, high employment rate, and overall high ratings given by its citizens surveyed. In 2003, Virginia Beach boasted a population of 425,257. The total number of violent crimes committed in Virginia Beach was 951. That's less than 225 violent crimes committed for every 100,000 people living in the city. The next lowest violent city had almost 400 violent crimes committed for every 100,000 people living in the city. Virginia Beach boasts a pretty impressive record! The city of Virginia Beach places a high emphasis on crime deterrent, and employs the general public for aid once a crime has been committed. Virginia Beach has a dedicated police force and a model neighborhood watch system. Most of the hotels, motels, and other temporary housing facilities in Virginia Beach are patrolled by private security agencies. This means you can stay at most hotels located along the coast with a complete expectation of safety and privacy.
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