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Violent Crime in Colonial Heights, Virginia (2026)

337.1 per 100K · 7% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Colonial Heights has a violent crime rate of 337.1 per 100K, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 297 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Colonial Heights, Virginia is 337.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That puts Colonial Heights's violent crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Colonial Heights vs State and National Averages

Colonial Heights
337.1
Virginia Avg
370.6
National Avg
363.8

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Colonial Heights

1 in 297

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Colonial Heights in a given year, based on the rate of 337.1 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Colonial Heights

B
Property Crime1666.2/100K · 9% below avg
C+
Murder6.1/100K · 7% above avg
B-
Assault230.5/100K · 14% below avg
C
Robbery84.0/100K · 33% above avg
B-
Burglary264.5/100K · 2% below avg
B-
Theft1160.9/100K · 17% below avg
B-
Vehicle Theft283.5/100K · 11% below avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Radford
C+
380.8
Vienna
B-
317.1
Manassas Park
C+
394.2
Bristol
C+
355.7
Williamsburg
C+
396.6
Front Royal
C+
355.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Colonial Heights

How bad is violent crime in Colonial Heights?
As of 2026, Colonial Heights's violent crime rate of 337.1 per 100K is 7% below the national average. It ranks behind 49% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Colonial Heights?
As of 2026, 337.1 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Colonial Heights?
Crime in Colonial Heights has trended upward recently, though specific violent crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Colonial Heights's violent crime compare to Virginia?
Colonial Heights performs better than most Virginia cities on violent crime. Its rate of 337.1 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Colonial Heights?
Based on the rate of 337.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 297 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Colonial Heights safe from violent crime?
Colonial Heights is about average for violent crime. The rate of 337.1 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Colonial Heights safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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