Hanover, VA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 1626.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2099.00 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 D+ rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (49.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 768 total incidents, Hanover shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Hanover demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5135160, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 768. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of offenses, with a total count of 382 incidents. Within this category, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 300 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 46 incidents. Motor vehicle theft accounts for 16 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering for 14 incidents, and stolen property offenses for 6 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with a total count of 294 incidents. Robbery is relatively low, with only 2 reported incidents. Sex offenses account for 23 incidents, with sex offenses being the most common at 16 incidents, followed by kidnapping/abduction at 6 incidents, and sex offenses, non-forcible at 1 incident. The "others" category includes a total of 67 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most common at 42 incidents, followed by counterfeiting/forgery at 16 incidents, embezzlement at 8 incidents, and human trafficking at 1 incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US5135160 are required to determine the population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Once this information is available, the crime data can be contextualized and compared to state and national averages to provide a more accurate assessment of the area's safety and security.
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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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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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