Colonial Beach, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Colonial Beach Police Department serves the city of Colonial Beach, VA in Westmoreland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 222 violent crimes and 244 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.7 per 100k residents, which is 28.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.5 per 100k, 69.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 BRape
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.7 | B | 222 | 106.2 | -28.7% |
| Property Crime | 50.5 | A | 244 | 163.6 | -69.1% |
| Rape | 25.3 | F | 11 | 3.5 | +614.0% |
| Larceny | 25.3 | A | 171 | 116.4 | -78.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.3 | C | 43 | 22.2 | +13.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tappahannock | 22 miles | F 227.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 200.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Bowling Green | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 84.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 66.9% higher |
| Warsaw | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 119.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 137.2% higher |
| Fredericksburg | 28 miles | F 318.8 | F 315.4 | Violent: 320.9% higher Property: 524.7% higher |
| Dumfries | 28 miles | A 17.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 77.1% lower Property: N/A |