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Property Crime in Petersburg, Virginia (2026)

1773.2 per 100K · 3% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Petersburg has a property crime rate of 1773.2 per 100K, which is 3% below the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 56 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Petersburg, Virginia is 1773.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 3% below the national average of 1832.3. That puts Petersburg's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Petersburg vs State and National Averages

Petersburg
1773.2
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

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

Your Odds: Property Crime in Petersburg

1 in 56

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Petersburg in a given year, based on the rate of 1773.2 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Petersburg

B-
Violent Crime322.6/100K · 11% below avg
B-
Murder5.2/100K · 9% below avg
B-
Assault256.3/100K · 4% below avg
B
Robbery28.4/100K · 55% below avg
B-
Burglary212.7/100K · 21% below avg
C+
Theft1606.9/100K · 15% above avg
B-
Vehicle Theft239.1/100K · 25% below avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Fredericksburg
B-
1869.2
Winchester
B
1611.3
Staunton
B-
1865.9
Fairfax
C+
2049.9
Danville
B
1647.4
Salem
C+
2044.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Petersburg

How bad is property crime in Petersburg?
As of 2026, Petersburg's property crime rate of 1773.2 per 100K is 3% below the national average. It ranks behind 43% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Petersburg?
As of 2026, 1773.2 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Petersburg?
Crime rates in Petersburg have been stable overall. Property Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Petersburg's property crime compare to Virginia?
Petersburg performs better than most Virginia cities on property crime. Its rate of 1773.2 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Petersburg?
Based on the rate of 1773.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 56 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Petersburg safe from property crime?
Petersburg is about average for property crime. The rate of 1773.2 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Petersburg 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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