Caroline County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Caroline County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,597 violent crimes and 1,213 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.1 per 100k residents, which is 51.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.1 per 100k, 59.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,597 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,213 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents969 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.1 | A | 1597 | 106.2 | -51.9% |
| Property Crime | 66.1 | A | 1213 | 163.6 | -59.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.6 | A | 281 | 22.3 | -56.9% |
| Burglary | 4.8 | A | 150 | 24.0 | -80.0% |
| Larceny | 61.3 | A | 969 | 116.4 | -47.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 79 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Caroline County Sheriff's Office
Bowling Green Police Department
Bowling Green, VA