Essex, VA County has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years, with a current violent crime rate of 16.8, well below the national US average of 22.7. This is a positive trend for the county, and can be attributed to various efforts by law enforcement and community members to address and prevent crime. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 41.7, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. There is still work to be done to ensure the safety and security of residents and their belongings in Essex County. Despite these challenges, efforts to combat crime in the county continue to make progress and offer hope for a safer community for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Essex County violent crime is 16.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Essex County property crime is 41.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Essex, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.