Colonial Heights, VA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 17.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (47.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 616 total incidents, Colonial Heights shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Colonial Heights demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5118448, a total of 616 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 295 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 218 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 37 incidents. Stolen property offenses account for 25 incidents, while motor vehicle theft and burglary/breaking & entering are relatively lower, with 9 and 6 incidents, respectively. The "others" category accounts for 157 incidents, with fraud offenses being the dominant sub-category at 143 incidents. Embezzlement accounts for 11 incidents, while counterfeiting/forgery, arson, and bribery each have a single reported incident. Robbery is a relatively less frequent crime, with only 5 reported incidents, all classified as robbery. Sex offenses account for 14 incidents, with sex offenses accounting for 4 incidents and kidnapping/abduction accounting for 10 incidents. Assault offenses account for 145 incidents.
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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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