Crime Statistics & Public Reports

POLICE TRANSPARENCY:
2024 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.

Contents

Part I Crime
Violent Crime
Non-Violent Crime
Criminal Offenses
Traffic Data

Additional Resources

Police Resources
Crime Alerts
Public Data
Police Policies
Personnel Demographics

Partner Resources
DMV Treds
FBI Crime Data Explorer
Community Policing Act Data

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.

2024 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 2024, Henrico experienced a 6% decrease across the total number of Part I Offenses from 2023, and a 6% decrease from the county’s five-year average.

The decrease in county-wide Part I crime in 2024 is attributed primarily to the decrease in robberies (-21%), auto theft (-30%) and assaults (-20%) when compared to 2023. However, compared to the five-year average, there was an increase in arson (23%), homicides (10%) and rape (9%).

In 2024, there was an 18% decrease in violent Part I offenses compared to 2023 driven by the decrease in aggravated assaults and robberies.

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. 

Image shows a table and bar graph with the following information: Overall, in 2024 Henrico County saw 7,561 Part I Crimes, as defined by the FBI’s UCR methodology. It includes Homicide (22), Rape (24), Robbery (85), Assault (Aggravated Assault – 2023), Burglary (300), Larceny (6,391) and Auto Theft (499). Arson (38) is investigated by the Henrico County Division of Fire.

Violent Crime

In 2024, Part I Violent Offenses in Henrico decreased 18% from 2023. When compared to the 5-year average, total Part I Violent Offenses are down 12%.

  • Homicides decreased in 2024, with an 8% decrease from 2023, and a 10% decrease from the 5-year average. There were five domestic-related homicides resulting in five domestically-related victims.
  • After a slight increase in rapes in 2021 and 2022, there was an increase of 5 rapes (26%) in 2024, and a 9% increase in the 5-year average.
  • Robbery saw a 21% decrease in 2024, and a 28% decrease compared to the 5-year average.
  • Aggravated assaults had a 20% decrease in 2024, with a 7% decrease from the 5-year average.
Image shows a table, bar graph, and map of Henrico County with the following information: In 2024, Part I Violent Offenses in Henrico decreased 18% from 2023. When compared to the 5-year average, total Part I Violent Offenses are down 12%. Homicides decreased in 2024, with an 8% decrease from 2023, and a 10% decrease from the 5-year average. There were five domestic-related homicides resulting in five domestically-related victims. After a slight increase in rapes in 2021 and 2022, there was an increase of 5 rapes (26%) in 2024, and a 9% increase in the 5-year average. Robbery saw a 21% decrease in 2024, and a 28% decrease compared to the 5-year average. Aggravated assaults had a 20% decrease in 2024, with a 7% decrease from the 5-year average.
Image shows bar graphs and a map of Henrico with the following information: Homicides decreased in 2024, with an 8% decrease from 2023, and a 10% decrease from the 5-year average. There were five domestic-related homicides resulting in five domestically-related victims. Fairfield Magisterial District had the highest number of homicides at 13, followed by Varina at 7, and Brookland and Tuckahoe at 1 each. In January and October, there were 4 homicides each.
Image shows bar graphs and a pie chart with the following information: After a slight increase in rapes in 2021 and 2022, there was an increase of 5 rapes (26%) in 2024, and a 9% increase in the 5-year average. The most common victim/offender relationship was acquaintance at 59%, followed by strangers at 15%, current/former relationship or family member at 15%, friend at 7% and no relation given at 4%. October had the highest number of rape cases at 6.
Image shows a table, bar graph and pie chart with the following information: Robbery saw a 21% decrease in 2024, and a 28% decrease compared to the 5-year average. There were 71 cases involving robbery of a person, 14 cases involving a commercial business and none involving banks. 57% of the victim/offender relationships for robberies was “strangers” The highest number of robberies occurred in January, November and December.
Image shows a bar graph, line graph and pie chart with the following information: Aggravated assaults had a 20% decrease in 2024, with a 7% decrease from the 5-year average. The number of assaults on police officers also dropped in 2024. The highest number of aggravated assaults occurred in January and August.

Non-Violent Crime

In 2024, Henrico saw a 6% decrease in total Part I Non-Violent Offenses from 2023, and a 6% decrease from the 5-year average.

  • There was a 16% decrease in burglaries from 2023 and a 19% decrease from the 5-year average.
  • Compared to 2023, residential burglaries decreased 21%; toolshed burglaries decreased 41%; and commercial burglaries decreased 1%.
  • Auto thefts decreased by 30% in 2024, which yielded an 8% decrease from the 5-year average.
  • While total larcenies decreased 3% from 2023, there was also a decrease in larcenies from autos (31%).  The theft of catalytic converters had a major decrease at 54% reduction.
  • 46% of completed larcenies from autos were from reported unlocked vehicles in 2024.
  • In 2024, 159 guns were stolen from vehicles; 53% were from reported unlocked vehicles.
Image shows a table, line chart, bar graph and map of Henrico with the following information: In 2024, Henrico saw a 6% decrease in total Part I Non-Violent Offenses from 2023, and a 6% decrease from the 5-year average. There was a 16% decrease in burglaries from 2023 and a 19% decrease from the 5-year average. Compared to 2023, residential burglaries decreased 21%; toolshed burglaries decreased 41%; and commercial burglaries decreased 1%. Auto thefts decreased by 30% in 2024, which yielded an 8% decrease from the 5-year average. While total larcenies decreased 3% from 2023, there was also a decrease in larcenies from autos (31%). The theft of catalytic converters had a major decrease at 54% reduction. 46% of completed larcenies from autos were from reported unlocked vehicles in 2024. In 2024, 159 guns were stolen from vehicles; 53% were from reported unlocked vehicles.
Image shows a bar graph, map of Henrico County and a pie chart with the following information: Auto thefts decreased by 30% in 2024, which yielded an 8% decrease from the 5-year average. The Fairfield District had 152 auto theft cases, followed by Varina (131), Brookland (93), Three Chopt (63), and Tuckahoe (60) 36% of the vehicles were recovered outside of Henrico, with 38% recovered locally and 26% not recovered as of Jan 15, 2025. The highest number of auto thefts occurred in January, May and June.,
Image shows a bar graph, pie chart, and map of Henrico County with the following information: Compared to 2023, residential burglaries decreased 21%; toolshed burglaries decreased 41%; and commercial burglaries decreased 1%. The Fairfield District had 100 burglary cases, followed by Varina (64), Three Chopt (47), Brookland (45), and Tuckahoe (44) 53% of the burglaries were residential, while 40% were commercial and 7% were toolsheds The highest number of burglaries occurred in March, April, July and October.
Image shows a bar chart, a key, firearm, clock and catalytic converter with the following information: While total larcenies decreased 3% from 2023, there was also a decrease in larcenies from autos (31%). The theft of catalytic converters had a major decrease at 54% reduction. In 2024, 46% of larcenies from autos were from reported unlocked vehicles. In 2024, 159 guns were stolen from vehicles; 53% were from unlocked vehicles. In 2024, a firearm was stolen from a vehicle on average every 55 hours or just over every two (2) days. The highest number of larcenies occurred in May.

Criminal Offenses

In 2024, Henrico saw a slight increase in firearm offenses* and a decrease in drug overdoses compared to 2023.

  • Total firearm offenses increased slightly (2%) from 2023 and decreased 8% from the 5-year average.
  • There was a 40% decrease in total drug overdoses from 2023 to 2024; a 42% decrease in total non fatal overdoses and a 29% decrease in fatal overdoses.
  • As in past years, most drug overdoses (88%) in 2024 were from heroin and opioids.
  • Repeat overdose victims accounted for 31% of all overdose victims in 2024.  
  • Compared to 2023, felony arrests increased 9% and misdemeanor arrests increased by 7%.

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

Image shows a bar chat, map of Henrico County and pie chart with the following information: Total firearm offenses increased slightly (2%) from 2023 and decreased 8% from the 5-year average. The most common areas in the county for firearm offenses include the Laburnum Avenue Corridor and Newbridge Corridor. The most common firearm offense type was discharge of firearms (42%) followed by shooting into an occupied dwelling (27%), vandalism by firearm (18%) and assault by gun (13%).
Image shows a line chart, four pie charts and a bar graph with the following information: There was a 40% decrease in total drug overdoses from 2023 to 2024; a 42% decrease in total non-fatal overdoses and a 29% decrease in fatal overdoses. As in past years, most drug overdoses (88%) in 2024 were from heroin and opioids. Repeat overdose victims accounted for 31% of all overdose victims in 2024.   The most common areas where we are seeing overdoses occur are in homes, vehicles and hotels.
Image shows several bar charts with the following information: Looking at arrests for all of the crimes, there were increases in felonies (8,098), misdemeanors (20,574) and infractions (28,583). Police calls for service decreased by almost 10% and markouts increased by nearly 4% compared to 2023.

Traffic Crashes & Charges

In 2024, Henrico experienced a negligible increase (.5%) in total reportable traffic crashes compared to 2023.

  • There was an 11% decrease in DUI arrests from 2023, and a 19% decrease from the 5-year average.
  • There was a 12% increase in traffic-related charges from 2023, and a 5% increase from the 5-year average.
  • Traffic fatalities increased from 32 in 2023 to 48 in 2024 with pedestrian fatalities increasing by 33% (12 in 2024).
Image shows several line charts with a table and the following information: In 2024, Henrico experienced a negligible increase (.5%) in total reportable traffic crashes compared to 2023. Traffic fatalities increased from 32 in 2023 to 48 in 2024 with pedestrian fatalities increasing by 33% (12 in 2024). Traffic crashes involving bicyclists also increased in 2024. The highest number of crashes occurred in October and November.
Image shows a line chart, and bar graph with the following information: There was an 11% decrease in DUI arrests from 2023, and a 19% decrease from the 5-year average. There was a 12% increase in traffic-related charges from to 2023, and a 5% increase from the 5-year average.