Prince William County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Prince William County in VA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 23,827 violent crimes and 28,252 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.1 per 100k residents, which is 51.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.2 per 100k, 66.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23,827 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents636 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents967 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,864 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,252 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,102 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents23,183 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,807 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.1 | A | 23827 | 106.2 | -51.9% |
| Property Crime | 55.2 | A | 28252 | 163.6 | -66.3% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 82 | 0.5 | -90.1% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 636 | 3.5 | -91.2% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 967 | 5.8 | -80.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 3864 | 22.3 | -83.2% |
| Burglary | 1.8 | A | 2102 | 24.0 | -92.6% |
| Larceny | 26.5 | A | 23183 | 116.4 | -77.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.8 | D | 2807 | 22.2 | +20.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Prince William County Police Department
Haymarket Police Department
Haymarket, VA
Dumfries Police Department
Dumfries, VA
Occoquan Police Department
Occoquan, VA