Bridgewater, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bridgewater Police Department serves the city of Bridgewater, VA in Rockingham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 72 violent crimes and 135 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.7 per 100k residents, which is 72.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.5 per 100k, 72.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
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Violent Crime | 29.7 | A | 72 | 106.2 | -72.1% |
Property Crime | 44.5 | A | 135 | 163.6 | -72.8% |
Larceny | 44.5 | A | 112 | 116.4 | -61.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
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Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Broadway | 0 miles | A 23.3 | A 69.8 | Violent: 21.5% lower Property: 56.9% higher |
Grottoes | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Harrisonburg | 4 miles | B 86.4 | C 149.2 | Violent: 191.3% higher Property: 235.4% higher |
Dayton | 8 miles | A 57.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 94.8% higher Property: N/A |
Timberville | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |