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Petersburg, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Petersburg Police Department serves the city of Petersburg, VA in Petersburg City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate134.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,046 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents879 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate260.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,689 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate221.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,625 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime134.6D3046106.2+26.8%
Property Crime260.3D4689163.6+59.1%
Robbery6.0C1705.8+2.8%
Aggravated Assault26.9D87922.3+21.0%
Burglary29.9D46724.0+24.5%
Larceny221.4F3625116.4+90.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.0A58022.2-59.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Colonial Heights 4 miles
D 163.4
F 403.0
Violent: 21.3% higher
Property: 54.8% higher
Hopewell 8 miles
F 239.6
C 156.8
Violent: 77.9% higher
Property: 39.8% lower
Richmond 24 miles
C 116.6
F 339.7
Violent: 13.4% lower
Property: 30.5% higher
Blackstone 34 miles
B 90.3
C 150.5
Violent: 32.9% lower
Property: 42.2% lower
Emporia 36 miles
F 260.5
F 297.7
Violent: 93.5% higher
Property: 14.4% higher