Crime Statistics & Public Reports

POLICE TRANSPARENCY:
2023 CRIME STATISTICS

Henrico County’s new Chief of Police, Eric English, is ushering in an era of transparency with crime data and police statistics. His goal: working together for a safer Henrico.

As part of the Division’s new vision, to be cutting edge public-safety leaders dedicated to equality and civic trust, the information provided on this site is intended to promote transparency and dialogue with the public.

Data-driven policing is an important tool in preventing, deterring, and responding to crime and quality of life concerns in our communities.

Using data, the Division is able to optimize resources, identify crime trends and fulfill our mission to provide innovative and collaborative police services for a safe and thriving Henrico.  

“Everybody has a role in public safety. It’s important for the public to know and understand what is happening in their communities and within our agency. By working together we can address concerns that matter to you.

This is just the beginning. We will continue to evolve and seek ways to improve our data reporting, enhance transparency and demonstrate accountability across the Division.”

-Chief Eric English

One Team. One Community. Safer Together.

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About Crime Data

Henrico Police utilizes FBI’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR) reporting methodology, commonly referred to as Part I Offenses. It does does not contain information about all known criminal offenses that have occurred in Henrico County. Instead, Part I Offenses include violent offenses (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and non-violent offenses (burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft and arson). The Division of Fire has investigative authority over arson.

2023 HENRICO POLICE CRIME STATISTICS

Henrico County Police Division strives each year to keep the public informed about what is occurring countywide. Data continues to be a major component of transparency to the public as well as a divisional tool to address and combat problems occurring in Henrico.

On behalf of Chief Eric English and the Henrico County Police Division we would like for you to examine the following reports on our website under Public Data:

These documents will hopefully provide some insight into the daily activity occurring in Henrico County.

PART I CRIMES & CRIMINAL OFFENSES

Total Part I Crime

In 2023, Henrico experienced a 7% decrease across the total number of Part I Offenses from 2022, and a negligible decrease (.1%) from the county’s five-year average.

The decrease in county-wide Part I crime in 2023 is attributed primarily to the decrease in rapes (24%) and homicides (20%) when compared to 2022. However, compared to the five-year average, there was an increase in auto theft (38%), arson (37%) and homicides (33%).

In 2023 there was a 3% increase in violent Part I offenses compared to 2022 driven by the 14% increase in aggravated assaults. This increasing trend of aggravated assaults has been occurring in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2017, according to FBI crime data.

There are natural crime fluctuations year-to-year; while identifying significant spikes in crime over a short period is important, it is equally important to identify crime trends over long periods of time. Notable anomalies could be attributed to the COVID-19 impact on criminal activity that occurred 2020-2021.

Nevertheless, the reduction of crime and safety of the public remains the top priority of the Henrico County Police Division.

Overall, in 2023 Henrico County saw 8,101 Part I Crimes, as defined by the FBI’s UCR methodology. It includes Homicide (24), Rape (19), Robbery (108), Assault (Aggravated Assault – 254), Burglary (356), Larceny (6,589) and Auto Theft (710). Arson (41) is investigated by the Henrico County Division of Fire.

Violent Crime

In 2023, Part I Violent Offenses in Henrico increased 3% from 2022. When compared to the 5-year average, total Part I Violent Offenses are up 10%.

Homicides decreased in 2023, with a 20% decrease from 2022 and a 33% increase from the 5-year average. There were three domestic-related homicides resulting in four domestically-related victims.
After a slight increase in rapes since 2021, there was a 24% decrease in 2023 and a 21% decrease in the 5-year average.
Robbery saw a 10% decrease in 2023 and a 10% decrease compared to the 5-year average.
Aggravated assaults had a 14% increase in 2023, with a 23% increase from the 5-year average.

Homicides decreased in 2023, with a 20% decrease from 2022 and a 33% increase from the 5-year average. There were three domestic-related homicides resulting in four domestically-related victims. After a slight increase in rapes since 2021, there was a 24% decrease in 2023 and a 21% decrease in the 5-year average. Robbery saw a 10% decrease in 2023 and a 10% decrease compared to the 5-year average. Aggravated assaults had a 14% increase in 2023, with a 23% increase from the 5-year average.

Among Part I Violent Crimes, the Fairfield Magisterial District saw the highest number of cases (142), followed by Varina (104), Brookland (72), Three Chopt (46) and Tuckahoe (41).

Homicides decreased in 2023 with 24 cases. Thirteen of those cases were in the Fairfield District, 7 in the Varina District, 2 in Brookland, 1 in Three Chopt and 1 in Tuckahoe.

The highest number of homicides occurred in May 2023.

After a slight increase in rapes since 2021, there was a 24% decrease in 2023 and a 21% decrease in the 5-year average. In 2023, Henrico County reported 19 rapes with 53% of those instances involving a current/former relationship or family member and 21% attributed to a stranger.

Robbery saw a 10% decrease in 2023 and a 10% decrease compared to the 5-year average. In 2023 there were 108 robberies reported in Henrico County; 66 of those cases involved the robbery of a person while 44 were commercial establishment related. Additionally, 65% of the cases were done by a stranger of the victim.

Aggravated assaults had a 14% increase in 2023, with a 23% increase from the 5-year average. In 2023, Henrico County had 254 aggravated assaults reported to HCPD. Additionally, there were 174 aggravated and non-aggravated assaults on police during this calendar year.

30% of the assaults were tied to a “stranger.”

Non-Violent Crime

In 2023, Henrico saw a 7% decrease in total Part I Non-Violent Offenses from 2022, and a 1% decrease from the 5-year average.

There was a 13% decrease in burglaries from 2022 and a 2% decrease from the 5-year average.
Compared to 2022, residential burglaries decreased 17%; toolshed burglaries decreased 38%; and commercial burglaries increased 8%.
Auto thefts increased by 29% in 2023. Just over 67% of all actual stolen vehicles in Henrico County were Hyundai and Kia vehicles. There was an 38% increase from the 5-year average.
While total larcenies decreased 3% from 2022, there was also a decrease in larcenies from autos (17%). The theft of catalytic converters had a major decrease at 75% reduction.
42% of completed larcenies from autos were from reported unlocked vehicles in 2023.
In 2023, 209 guns were stolen from vehicles; 69% were from reported unlocked vehicles.

Auto thefts increased by 29% in 2023. Just over 67% of all actual stolen vehicles in Henrico County were Hyundai and Kia vehicles. There was an 38% increase from the 5-year average. Overall, in 2023 Henrico County had 710 cases reported. 40% of the stolen vehicles were recovered locally while 31% were recovered outside.

Henrico County saw the highest number of stolen vehicles in July.

Compared to 2022, residential burglaries decreased 17%; toolshed burglaries decreased 38%; and commercial burglaries increased 8%.

In 2023, Henrico had 356 burglary cases reported to HCPD; 56% of them were tied to residences with 34% linked to a commercial establishment.

While total larcenies decreased 3% from 2022, there was also a decrease in larcenies from autos (17%). The theft of catalytic converters had a major decrease at 75% reduction. 42% of completed larcenies from autos were from reported unlocked vehicles in 2023. In 2023, 209 guns were stolen from vehicles; 69% were from reported unlocked vehicles.

In 2023, a firearm was stolen from a vehicle on average once every two days.

Criminal Offenses

In 2023, Henrico saw a decrease in firearm offenses* and a decrease in drug overdoses compared to 2022.

Total firearm offenses decreased 19% from 2022 and decreased 6% from the 5-year average.
There was a 16% decrease in total drug overdoses from 2022 to 2023; an 11% decrease in total non-fatal overdoses and a 40% decrease in fatal overdoses.
As in past years, most drug overdoses (89%) in 2023 were from heroin and opioids.
Repeat overdose victims accounted for 27% of all overdose victims in 2023.
Compared to 2022, felony arrests decreased 1% and misdemeanor arrests increased by 1%.

*Firearm offenses include assault by gun, vandalism by firearm, discharging firearm, and shooting into an occupied dwelling.

Total firearm offenses decreased 19% from 2022 and decreased 6% from the 5-year average. In 2023, Henrico County had 295 total firearm offenses, with E. Laburnum Ave. (St. Luke/Delmont
and Azalea Corridor), Mechanicsville Tnpk/Laburnum Ave. and the Newbridge/Nine Mile Road areas seeing the highest concentration of offenses.

28% of the firearm offenses involved a discharge of a firearm, with 25% resulting in shooting into an occupied dwelling.

There was a 16% decrease in total drug overdoses from 2022 to 2023; an 11% decrease in total non-fatal overdoses and a 40% decrease in fatal overdoses.
In 2023, 477 drug overdoses were handled in Henrico County; 68% were tied to opioid use, with 21% heroin connected. A vast majority of the overdose cases occurred at a home (143), followed by 99 cases at a hotel.

86% of the overdose were non-fatal, with 61% of the total number of overdoses involving a Henrico County resident.

Compared to 2022, felony arrests decreased 1% and misdemeanor arrests increased by 1%. In 2023, HCPD reported 7,457 felony charges, 19,235 misdemeanors and 25,802 infractions.

HCPD had 139,202 calls for services and 136,678 markouts which is on pace to previous years.

Traffic Crashes & Charges

In 2023, Henrico experienced a negligible increase in total reportable traffic crashes compared to 2022.

There was a 10% increase in DUI arrests from 2022, and an 18% decrease from the 5-year average.
There was a 2% increase in traffic-related charges from to 2022, and an 11% decrease from the 5-year average.
Traffic fatalities increased from 31 in 2022 to 33 in 2023 with pedestrian fatalities increasing by 13% (9 in 2023).

In 2023, HCPD issued 33,831 traffic-crash related charges. There was a 10% increase in DUI arrests from 2022, and an 18% decrease from the 5-year average. In 2023, 719 DUI charges were placed on individuals.

Emergency Communications

The Henrico Department of Emergency Communications made and received 523,074 calls. That equates to 1,433 calls every day; 60 calls every hour; and nearly 1 call every minute.

Text to 911 messages increased by 13%

In 2022, the Henrico County Emergency Communications Center had 180,434 incoming 911 calls. Overall, there were 523,074 incoming and outgoing calls through the ECC; 45% were administrative while 35% were 911.

Text to 911 saw a slight increase in 2023 with 592 instances.

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