The city of Ashland, VA has a higher rate of both violent and property crime than the national average. The violent crime rate in Ashland is 24.1, compared to 22.7 nationally. Similarly, the property crime rate in Ashland is 46.3, compared to 35.4 nationwide. This suggests that citizens of Ashland should exercise extra caution when it comes to protecting themselves from potential criminal activity. It may be beneficial for residents to take preventative measures such as avoiding walking alone at night or keeping valuables out of sight when not in use.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ashland violent crime is 24.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Ashland property crime is 46.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.