Mathews County, located in Virginia, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 9.8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents in Mathews County are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The property crime rate in Mathews County is also lower than the national average, at 23.6 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While crime does occur in Mathews County as in any other community, these statistics suggest that the county is relatively safe and residents can have a peace of mind knowing that the crime rate is lower than the national average.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mathews County violent crime is 9.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Mathews County property crime is 23.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mathews, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of White Stone, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of White Stone, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.