| Crime Type | | 2004 Total | Per 100,000 People | National per 100,000 People |
| Overall Newport News Crime Index |  | 9655 | 5232 | 4627.9 |
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| Newport News Violent Crimes |  | 1439 | 779.8 | 554.4 |
| Newport News Murders |  | 20 | 10.8 | 6.9 |
| Newport News Rapes |  | 103 | 55.8 | 34.6 |
| Newport News Robberies |  | 542 | 293.7 | 195.4 |
| Newport News Aggravated Assaults |  | 774 | 419.4 | 340.1 |
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| Newport News Property Crimes |  | 8216 | 4452.2 | 4073.5 |
| Newport News Burglaries |  | 1470 | 796.6 | 814.5 |
| Newport News Larceny/Thefts |  | 5887 | 3190.1 | 2734.7 |
| Newport News Motor Vehicle Thefts |  | 859 | 465.5 | 526.5 |
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