Poquoson, Virginia Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 12,788
Key Insights
- →Poquoson has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 312.8 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 58.2% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 24% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.47 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
312.8
+58.2% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
664.7
85 total
vs National Avg
↓ -13%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 40
Murder0
Rape5
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault35
Property Crime: 85
Burglary11
Larceny-Theft70
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Arson3
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,788 | 40 | 312.8 | 0 | 85 | 664.7 |
| 2023 | 12,648 | 25 | 197.7 | 0 | 91 | 719.5 |
| 2022 | 12,738 | 21 | 164.9 | 0 | 61 | 478.9 |
| 2021 | 12,253 | 17 | 138.7 | 0 | 48 | 391.7 |
| 2020 | 12,275 | 28 | 228.1 | 0 | 93 | 757.6 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
C
Safety Grade for Poquoson
Based on violent crime rate of 312.8 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 24% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.