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Is Poquoson, Virginia Safe?

Population 13,292 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Poquoson has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 257.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,559 per 100K.

Poquoson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPoquosonVirginia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate292.2320.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2282.02045.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1559.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

257.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2282/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Poquoson

Violent crime in Poquoson is below the national average. The rate of 292.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2282.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,559 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Poquoson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,559
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft297
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Poquoson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Poquoson
292.2
State
320.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Poquoson
2282.0
State
2045.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Poquoson Safety

Is Poquoson safe?
Not especially. Poquoson earns a D with a crime rate of 257.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Poquoson?
257.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 292.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2282.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Poquoson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Poquoson's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,559 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Poquoson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Poquoson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Poquoson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Poquoson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Poquoson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Poquoson compare to other cities in Virginia?
Below average for the state. Poquoson ranks behind about 85% of Virginia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Poquoson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Poquoson?
Bad. A D grade and 257.4 per-thousand rate put Poquoson below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Poquoson?
292.2 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (47), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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