Colonial Heights City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Colonial Heights City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,432 violent crimes and 3,405 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 163.4 per 100k residents, which is +53.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 403.0 per 100k, +146.3% 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 Rate163.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,432 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate403.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,405 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate332.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,139 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 163.4 | D | 1432 | 106.2 | +53.8% |
| Property Crime | 403.0 | F | 3405 | 163.6 | +146.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 63 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.5 | C | 45 | 5.8 | -6.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 43.6 | F | 252 | 22.3 | +95.8% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 129 | 24.0 | -54.7% |
| Larceny | 332.2 | F | 3139 | 116.4 | +185.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 59.9 | F | 127 | 22.2 | +170.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Colonial Heights Police Department
Colonial Heights, VA