Petersburg City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Petersburg City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,046 violent crimes and 4,689 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 134.6 per 100k residents, which is +26.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 260.3 per 100k, +59.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate134.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,046 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents879 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate260.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,689 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate221.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,625 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 134.6 | D | 3046 | 106.2 | +26.8% |
| Property Crime | 260.3 | D | 4689 | 163.6 | +59.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 111 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 6.0 | C | 170 | 5.8 | +2.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.9 | D | 879 | 22.3 | +21.0% |
| Burglary | 29.9 | D | 467 | 24.0 | +24.5% |
| Larceny | 221.4 | F | 3625 | 116.4 | +90.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.0 | A | 580 | 22.2 | -59.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Petersburg Police Department
Petersburg, VA