Most Dangerous Cities Exposed, Richmond Surprisingly Absent. Norfolk, Newport News and Portsmouth Ranked Among Most Dangerous Cities FBI Data Reveals. In 2024, Virginia has some places where crime is a big problem. Despite its cool history and nice scenery some cities have more crime than others, according to the report of Southwest Journal. Even though Richmond is known for crime it’s not in the top 10 most dangerous cities. Instead, places like Norfolk, Newport News and Portsmouth have more crime troubles. The info comes from the FBI and other sources online reminding Americans to be careful no matter where they are in Virginia.