In Goochland, VA County, the crime rate is significantly lower than the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate is 8.5, while the US average is 22.7. This means that Goochland is a relatively safe place to live in terms of violent crime. However, the property crime rate is slightly higher than the national average at 20.3 compared to 35.4. This may be due to the county's proximity to larger cities, making it a target for burglaries and theft. Overall, Goochland has a relatively low crime rate, making it a desirable place to live for those concerned about safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Goochland County violent crime is 8.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Goochland County property crime is 20.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Goochland, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Colonial Heights, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Colonial Heights, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.