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 D
Annual Rate163.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,432 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate403.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,405 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate332.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,139 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime163.4D1432106.2+53.8%
Property Crime403.0F3405163.6+146.3%
Robbery5.5C455.8-6.3%
Aggravated Assault43.6F25222.3+95.8%
Burglary10.9A12924.0-54.7%
Larceny332.2F3139116.4+185.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft59.9F12722.2+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