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Robbery in Petersburg, Virginia (2026)

28.4 per 100K · 55% below national avg · Grade B

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Petersburg has a robbery rate of 28.4 per 100K, which is 55% below the national average of 63.3. Grade: B. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 3,521 per year.

In 2026, the robbery rate in Petersburg, Virginia is 28.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 55% below the national average of 63.3. That puts Petersburg's robbery well below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Robbery Rate: Petersburg vs State and National Averages

Petersburg
28.4
Virginia Avg
65.4
National Avg
63.3

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

Your Odds: Robbery in Petersburg

1 in 3,521

Approximate chance of being affected by robbery in Petersburg in a given year, based on the rate of 28.4 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of force. Unlike burglary, robbery involves direct confrontation with the victim.

Other Crime Types in Petersburg

B-
Violent Crime322.6/100K · 11% below avg
B-
Property Crime1773.2/100K · 3% below avg
B-
Murder5.2/100K · 9% below avg
B-
Assault256.3/100K · 4% below avg

Robbery in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Fredericksburg
C
92.2
Winchester
B
41.5
Staunton
C+
64.5
Fairfax
B-
49.3
Danville
C+
73.8
Salem
C+
68.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery in Petersburg

How bad is robbery in Petersburg?
As of 2026, not bad relative to other US cities. Petersburg's robbery rate of 28.4 per 100K is 55% below the national average of 63.3. It ranks better than 68% of cities for this crime type.
What is the robbery rate in Petersburg?
As of 2026, 28.4 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 63.3 per 100K.
Is robbery increasing in Petersburg?
Crime rates in Petersburg have been stable overall. Robbery has not shown significant movement.
How does Petersburg's robbery compare to Virginia?
Petersburg performs better than most Virginia cities on robbery. Its rate of 28.4 per 100K is well below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of robbery in Petersburg?
Based on the rate of 28.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 3,521 residents could be affected by robbery in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Petersburg safe from robbery?
Petersburg is about average for robbery. The rate of 28.4 per 100K is well below 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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