Triangle, VA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

49%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

61%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

47%

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.

Triangle 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 Triangle 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 Triangle 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 Triangle crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Triangle_{/100k people}	Virginia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,180 (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)	143 (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)	1,037 (estimate)	1,696	1,954

Triangle crime map

The Triangle crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Triangle 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 Triangle crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Triangle 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

Triangle crime rates are 49% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Triangle are 61% lower than the national average
In Triangle you have a 1 in 85 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Triangle is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Triangle has increased by 16%

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Daily Crime In Triangle (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Triangle

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Triangle is 1 in 699

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Triangle is 1 in 97

The chance of being a victim of crime in Triangle is 1 in 85

Year Over Year Crime In Triangle (per 100,000 people)

Triangle police department

Item	Triangle	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}
Mason Neck, VA	1,938	37	266	303
Nokesville, VA	1,366	55	399	454
Hayfield, VA	4,535	61	441	501
County Center, VA	4,104	71	513	583
South Run, VA	6,760	76	552	628
Crosspointe, VA	5,068	76	552	628
Independent Hill, VA	9,514	82	595	677
Triangle, VA	10,526	143	1,037	1,180

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bedford Heights, OH	10,530	363	2,543	2,906
Van Wert, OH	10,531	318	2,344	2,662
Farmington, MI	10,520	44	684	728
West Point, MS	10,517	869	2,557	3,427
Oregon, WI	10,513	87	624	711
Triangle, VA	10,526	143	1,037	1,180

Source: The Triangle, 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.