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 CAnnual Rate125.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (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/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents494 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (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 | 125.7 | C | 492 | 106.2 | +18.4% |
| Property Crime | 23.6 | A | 494 | 163.6 | -85.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 12 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.8 | C | 117 | 22.3 | +2.4% |
| Burglary | 5.9 | A | 75 | 24.0 | -75.4% |
| Larceny | 17.7 | A | 375 | 116.4 | -84.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 40 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Essex County Sheriff's Office
Tappahannock Police Department
Tappahannock, VA