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Hanover County, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hanover County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 926 violent crimes and 802 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 217.0 per 100k residents, which is +104.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 153.2 per 100k, -6.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 F
Annual Rate217.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents926 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate153.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents802 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate127.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents707 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime217.0F926106.2+104.3%
Property Crime153.2C802163.6-6.4%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A143.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A145.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault12.8A12522.3-42.7%
Burglary0.0A4024.0-100.0%
Larceny127.7C707116.4+9.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft25.5C5322.2+15.1%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Ashland Police Department

Ashland, VA