Hanover County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hanover County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,466 violent crimes and 5,411 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 152.6 per 100k residents, which is 43.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 121.6 per 100k, 25.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate152.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,466 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents894 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,411 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,853 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 152.6 | D | 6466 | 106.2 | +43.7% |
| Property Crime | 121.6 | B | 5411 | 163.6 | -25.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 184 | 3.5 | -33.7% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 43 | 5.8 | -91.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 894 | 22.3 | -37.6% |
| Burglary | 1.9 | A | 227 | 24.0 | -92.2% |
| Larceny | 106.0 | C | 4853 | 116.4 | -8.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 297 | 22.2 | -38.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hanover County Sheriff's Office
Ashland Police Department
Ashland, VA