Mechanicsville, located in the state of Virginia, has a lower crime rate than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in this area is 16.1, compared to the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Mechanicsville are less likely to encounter violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. However, property crime, which includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft, is slightly higher in Mechanicsville with a rate of 34.2, just slightly above the national average of 35.4. Despite these statistics, the overall crime rate in Mechanicsville remains relatively low, making it a relatively safe community to live in compared to other areas in the country. This context highlights the efforts of local law enforcement and community members to maintain a safe environment for residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mechanicsville violent crime is 16.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Mechanicsville property crime is 34.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mechanicsville, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hopewell, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hopewell, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.