Chattanooga, TN vs Hampton, VA

Hampton is safer with a higher safety score by 14 points. Chattanooga, TN has a safety score of 55/100 while Hampton, VA has 69/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Chattanooga, TN has a violent crime rate of 823.7 per 100,000 residents, while Hampton, VA has 247.6 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Chattanooga, TN has a property crime rate of 3942.4 per 100,000, compared to 2882.0 per 100,000 in Hampton, VA. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Hampton is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.