The town of Prospect, Virginia, located in the heart of the state, has seen a concerning rise in crime in recent years. According to statistics, the town's violent crime rate sits at 7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Prospect is at 17.1, just slightly below the national average of 35.4. Despite the relatively low violent crime rate, the community is still not immune to acts of violence and theft. This is a concerning trend, given that Prospect is a small, tight-knit community where residents pride themselves on their safety and security. As such, law enforcement and community leaders are working together to address the root causes of crime and implement effective solutions to keep the town safe for all its residents and visitors.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Prospect (zip 23960) violent crime is 7.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Prospect (zip 23960) property crime is 17.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Prospect, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Farmville, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Farmville, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.