Petersburg, VA Crime Rate
Population: 33,538 • Latest FBI Data
55Score
C
Average Safety
350
Violent Crimes
1043.6/100k
969
Property Crimes
2889.3/100k
15
Murders
33
Robberies
281
Assaults
96
Burglaries
Is Petersburg Safe?
Petersburg, VA has a safety score of 55/100 (C). The violent crime rate is 1043.6 per 100k residents. Property crime rate is 2889.3 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersburg's crime rate?
Petersburg has a total crime rate of 3932.9 per 100,000 residents, with 1043.6 violent crimes and 2889.3 property crimes per 100k.
How does Petersburg compare to the national average?
Violent crime is above the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is above the national average of 2,000 per 100k.
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