Virginia ranks as one of America's 10 safest states, study says SEAN McGOEY Richmond Times-Dispatch May 9, 2023 May 9, 2023 Updated Jun 20, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Virginia ranks as one of the 10 safest states in America, according to an analysis of crime statistics collected annually by the FBI.kAm%96 =:DE[ 4@>A:=65 3J &]$] }6HD 2?5 (@C=5 #6A@CE 2D A2CE @7 :ED k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]FD?6HD]4@>^?6HD^36DE\DE2E6D^C2?<:?8DQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qmq6DE $E2E6D C2?<:?8Dk^2m[ A=246D ':C8:?:2 2D E96 }@] g D276DE DE2E6 32D65 @? 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