The small town of Ashland, VA, located just north of Richmond, has recently seen a rise in crime rates. According to
, the town's violent crime rate is 23.9, slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, property crime in Ashland is also higher than the national average, with a rate of 32 compared to 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This increase in crime has caused concern among residents and has prompted local law enforcement to step up their efforts to combat criminal activity. Despite these rising statistics, Ashland remains a close-knit community where residents look out for one another and work together to keep their town safe.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ashland (zip 23005) violent crime is 23.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Ashland (zip 23005) property crime is 32.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ashland, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hopewell, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hopewell, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.