Powhatan, VA County has a relatively low rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 8.7, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Powhatan is 20.7, also lower than the national average of 35.4. While these numbers may suggest a safer community, it is important to note that any crime is still a concern for residents and law enforcement. Overall, Powhatan County takes pride in its relatively low crime rates and continues to work towards maintaining a safe and secure community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Powhatan County violent crime is 8.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Powhatan County property crime is 20.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Powhatan, 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.