Drakes Branch, VA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

40%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Drakes Branch crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Drakes Branch crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Drakes Branch crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Drakes Branch crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Drakes Branch_{/100k people}	Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,119 (estimate)	1,930	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.3	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	30.2	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.4	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	158.1	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	378 (estimate)	234	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	124.6	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,410.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	160.7	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,741 (estimate)	1,696	1,954

Drakes Branch crime map

The Drakes Branch crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Drakes Branch as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Drakes Branch crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Drakes Branch crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Drakes Branch crime rates are 34% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Drakes Branch are 2% higher than the national average
In Drakes Branch you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Drakes Branch is safer than 22% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Drakes Branch has increased by 16%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Drakes Branch

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Drakes Branch is 1 in 265

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Drakes Branch is 1 in 37

The chance of being a victim of crime in Drakes Branch is 1 in 33

Year Over Year Crime In Drakes Branch (per 100,000 people)

Drakes Branch police department

Item	Drakes Branch	Virginia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	8,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Virginia

State	Total offenders	Virginia_/100K	National_/100K
Virginia	25,766	352	266

There are a total of 25,766 sex offenders in Virginia. This yields a total of 352 sex offenders in Virginia per 100,000 residents which is 32% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Keysville, VA	814	125	907	1,032
Chase City, VA	2,763	344	1,178	1,522
Charlotte Court House, VA	756	368	2,670	3,039
Phenix, VA	379	373	2,702	3,075
Clover, VA	536	377	2,730	3,106
Drakes Branch, VA	518	378	2,741	3,119

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Myrtle, MS	518	0	828	828
Saddle Rock Estates, NY	518	173	696	869
Fish Springs, NV	518	201	1,056	1,257
Elizabethtown, IN	518	457	2,304	2,760
Kaneville, IL	518	240	1,406	1,646
Drakes Branch, VA	518	378	2,741	3,119

Source: The Drakes Branch, VA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.