Westmoreland County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Westmoreland County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 776 violent crimes and 674 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.1 per 100k residents, which is 35.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 58.9 per 100k, 64.0% 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 AAnnual Rate68.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents776 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents674 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.1 | A | 776 | 106.2 | -35.8% |
| Property Crime | 58.9 | A | 674 | 163.6 | -64.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 12.6 | F | 42 | 3.5 | +257.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 116 | 22.3 | -84.9% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 102 | 24.0 | -86.0% |
| Larceny | 39.5 | A | 492 | 116.4 | -66.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.0 | B | 73 | 22.2 | -27.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office
Colonial Beach Police Department
Colonial Beach, VA