New Kent County, located in Virginia, has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in New Kent County is 8.1, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in New Kent County is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 19.4 compared to 35.4. This indicates that the residents of New Kent County experience a safer environment compared to many other areas in the country. However, this does not mean that crime does not exist in New Kent County. Like any other community, it faces its fair share of criminal activities. The community and law enforcement continue to work together to prevent and combat crime, making New Kent County a relatively safe place to live and work in.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
New Kent County violent crime is 8.1. (The US average is 22.7)
New Kent County property crime is 19.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of New Kent, 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.