HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – City leaders were provided a closer look at crime rates across one city on the Peninsula.
Hampton Police Chief Jimmie Wideman says crime rates across Hampton have been consistent over the past three years, but there are some upticks in certain crimes.
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City Council got to hear his update Wednesday about how effective police efforts have been to keep Hampton safe.
“Hampton is a safe community. Crime is happening between those who know each other but we don’t accept that,” Hampton City Manager Mary Bunting said.
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Hampton’s 2025 YTD Offense Comparison shows that so far this year the city has had 12 homicides, an uptick from last year’s five, but a decrease from a high spike in 2023. Larcenies are also up, as one ABC store has had 105 incidents of shoplifting this year alone…