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
Contents
Part I Crime
Violent Crime
Non-Violent Crime
Criminal Offenses
Traffic Data
Emergency Communications
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.
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:
- 2023 Application of Force Report
- 2021-2022 Police and Schools Report
- 2023 Vehicular Pursuits Report
- 2023 Internal Affairs Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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%
