Poquoson, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Poquoson Police Department serves the city of Poquoson, VA in Poquoson City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 734 violent crimes and 403 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.5 per 100k residents, which is 19.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 150.2 per 100k, 8.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.5 | C | 734 | 106.2 | +19.1% |
| Property Crime | 150.2 | C | 403 | 163.6 | -8.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.9 | A | 87 | 22.3 | -64.5% |
| Burglary | 79.1 | F | 66 | 24.0 | +229.0% |
| Larceny | 71.2 | A | 314 | 116.4 | -38.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 7 miles | D 147.3 | D 222.3 | Violent: 16.4% higher Property: 48.0% higher |
| Newport News | 8 miles | F 212.4 | D 225.5 | Violent: 67.9% higher Property: 50.1% higher |
| Norfolk | 16 miles | D 156.8 | F 302.4 | Violent: 24.0% higher Property: 101.3% higher |
| Portsmouth | 19 miles | F 188.3 | F 343.5 | Violent: 48.9% higher Property: 128.7% higher |
| Williamsburg | 21 miles | B 86.7 | B 111.5 | Violent: 31.5% lower Property: 25.8% lower |