2023 Hampton Roads homicide rate decreased, with Norfolk and Chesapeake experiencing significant drops, while Newport News saw a spike.

2023 saw a modest dip in killings in Hampton Roads, with Norfolk and Chesapeake experiencing significant decreases. Norfolk's killings dropped 33% to 42, approaching its pre-pandemic count, while Chesapeake saw a 44% decline to 14. However, Newport News experienced a 48% spike to 46 killings. Despite remaining higher than national and Virginia rates, the homicide rate in Hampton Roads dropped from 2020 and 2021 spikes.