Located in the Southwest region of Virginia, Pocahontas has a reputation for being a peaceful and tight-knit community. However, despite its small size and close-knit community, Pocahontas has not been immune to crime. According to recent statistics, the town's violent crime rate is 7.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in the area is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while Pocahontas may have a lower incidence of violent crime, residents still need to be vigilant when it comes to protecting their personal property. Despite these numbers, Pocahontas remains a peaceful town, and local authorities work diligently to keep it that way.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Pocahontas violent crime is 7.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Pocahontas property crime is 8.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.