Ashland, VA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 15.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Ashland, VA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (57.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 202 incidents suggests Ashland maintains good community safety standards.
Ashland demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by the GEOID 16000US5103368, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 117 of the 202 total incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent, with 84 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property at 20 incidents. Other property crimes include Motor Vehicle Theft (7 incidents), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (4 incidents), and Stolen Property Offenses (2 incidents). Assault is the second most common crime category, with 65 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. The "others" category accounts for 14 incidents, comprising Embezzlement (7 incidents), Fraud Offenses (5 incidents), and Counterfeiting/Forgery (2 incidents). Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 5 incidents, including Kidnapping/Abduction (3 incidents) and Sex Offenses (2 incidents). Robbery is the least frequent category, with only 1 incident reported. To provide a comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed, including the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate accurate crime rates or provide a complete safety profile for the area. However, based on the available data, property crime and assault are the primary concerns, suggesting that preventative measures should focus on these areas.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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