Colonial Heights, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Colonial Heights Police Department serves the city of Colonial Heights, VA in Colonial Heights City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,432 violent crimes and 3,405 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 163.4 per 100k residents, which is 53.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 403.0 per 100k, 146.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 DRobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 163.4 | D | 1432 | 106.2 | +53.8% |
Property Crime | 403.0 | F | 3405 | 163.6 | +146.3% |
Robbery | 5.5 | C | 45 | 5.8 | -6.3% |
Aggravated Assault | 43.6 | F | 252 | 22.3 | +95.8% |
Burglary | 10.9 | A | 129 | 24.0 | -54.7% |
Larceny | 332.2 | F | 3139 | 116.4 | +185.5% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 59.9 | F | 127 | 22.2 | +170.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Petersburg | 4 miles | D 134.6 | D 260.3 | Violent: 17.6% lower Property: 35.4% lower |
Hopewell | 6 miles | F 239.6 | C 156.8 | Violent: 46.6% higher Property: 61.1% lower |
Richmond | 20 miles | C 116.6 | F 339.7 | Violent: 28.7% lower Property: 15.7% lower |
Blackstone | 35 miles | B 90.3 | C 150.5 | Violent: 44.7% lower Property: 62.7% lower |
Ashland | 35 miles | F 217.0 | C 153.2 | Violent: 32.8% higher Property: 62.0% lower |