Essex County, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Essex County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 492 violent crimes and 494 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.7 per 100k residents, which is 18.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 23.6 per 100k, 85.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 C
Annual Rate125.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents494 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime125.7C492106.2+18.4%
Property Crime23.6A494163.6-85.6%
Homicide0.0A60.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A123.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault22.8C11722.3+2.4%
Burglary5.9A7524.0-75.4%
Larceny17.7A375116.4-84.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A4022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Essex County Sheriff's Office

Tappahannock Police Department

Tappahannock, VA

State Police: Essex County