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Violent Crime in Petersburg, Virginia (2026)

322.6 per 100K · 11% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Petersburg has a violent crime rate of 322.6 per 100K, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 310 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Petersburg, Virginia is 322.6 per 100,000 residents, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That puts Petersburg's violent crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Petersburg vs State and National Averages

Petersburg
322.6
Virginia Avg
370.6
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Petersburg

1 in 310

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Petersburg in a given year, based on the rate of 322.6 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 Petersburg

B-
Property Crime1773.2/100K · 3% 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

Violent Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Fredericksburg
C+
380.3
Winchester
C+
388.5
Staunton
B-
351.0
Fairfax
B-
308.6
Danville
B-
329.0
Salem
B-
314.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Petersburg

How bad is violent crime in Petersburg?
As of 2026, Petersburg's violent crime rate of 322.6 per 100K is 11% below the national average. It ranks behind 47% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Petersburg?
As of 2026, 322.6 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 Petersburg?
Crime rates in Petersburg have been stable overall. Violent Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Petersburg's violent crime compare to Virginia?
Petersburg performs better than most Virginia cities on violent crime. Its rate of 322.6 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Petersburg?
Based on the rate of 322.6 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 310 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 Petersburg safe from violent crime?
Petersburg is about average for violent crime. The rate of 322.6 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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