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Ashland, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Ashland Police Department serves the city of Ashland, VA in Hanover County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 926 violent crimes and 802 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 217.0 per 100k residents, which is 104.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 153.2 per 100k, 6.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate217.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents926 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate153.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents802 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate127.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents707 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime217.0F926106.2+104.3%
Property Crime153.2C802163.6-6.4%
Aggravated Assault12.8A12522.3-42.7%
Larceny127.7C707116.4+9.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft25.5C5322.2+15.1%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Richmond 15 miles
C 116.6
F 339.7
Violent: 46.3% lower
Property: 121.8% higher
Bowling Green 20 miles
N/A 0.0
A 84.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 45.0% lower
West Point 22 miles
A 29.1
N/A 0.0
Violent: 86.6% lower
Property: N/A
Louisa 29 miles
N/A 0.0
C 184.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 20.6% higher
Tappahannock 32 miles
F 227.8
N/A 0.0
Violent: 5.0% higher
Property: N/A