Petersburg, VA has a higher rate of both violent and property crime than the national average. The violent crime rate in Petersburg is 35.9, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Petersburg is also 45.7, much greater than the US average of 35.4. Clearly, Petersburg needs to take more effective measures in order to reduce their crime rates and ensure the safety of its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Petersburg violent crime is 35.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Petersburg property crime is 45.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.