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Read below for Old Dominion property crime data and home safety resources gathered by our research team and analyzed by certified security professionals.
The most predominant types of property crime in Virginia are burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. We studied incidents of these crimes over a 15-year period, and here’s our complete breakdown.
Virginia burglaries declined 53%, falling from 29,829 to 13,900 incidents. The peak of 32,188 occurred early on, and then from there, it’s been a steady decline. Our researchers found that these break-ins represent roughly 10% of property crime in Virginia, which is surprisingly one of the lower proportions in the Mid-Atlantic region.
As Virginia’s dominant property offense, larceny in Virginia comprises around 83% of all property crime incidents. And while numbers declined overall during our data period, larceny cases went down by only 25%. Our analysis shows incidents dropping from 154,584 to 116,044. Still, we think the Old Dominion’s steady improvement reflects enhanced security measures across both Northern Virginia and coastal regions.
Car theft in Virginia started at 15,991, but then plummeted to 10,269 at the end of the observation period. Our data shows these offenses account for only approximately 7% of property crime. The more than 50% decrease reflects Virginia’s enhanced security measures in high-density parking areas, especially across the Northern parts of the state.
If you live in Virginia, you can check the cities below for our home security recommendations – both national and local providers. You’ll also find our SecureScore for each security system and our detailed expert takes to give you a headstart in your search for the right security systems for your Virginia home.