West Point, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Point Police Department serves the city of West Point, VA in King William County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 147 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.1 per 100k residents, which is 72.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.1 | A | 147 | 106.2 | -72.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tappahannock | 18 miles | F 227.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 684.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Ashland | 22 miles | F 217.0 | C 153.2 | Violent: 647.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Richmond | 22 miles | C 116.6 | F 339.7 | Violent: 301.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Warsaw | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 119.8 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bowling Green | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 84.3 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |