Prince William County Police Chief Stephan Hudson announced Tuesday that the county experienced a 4.13 percent decrease in the number of index crimes in 2013, which represents a 15-year low.
The crime rate in Prince William County, which Hudson described as the ratio of the total number of crimes per 1,000 population, decreased from the previous year.
However, while violent crime increased, it represents only 7 percent of the total crime in the county. The remaining 93 percent of crimes are property-related.
“I am pleased to report a continued downward trend in the crime rate. Although the crime rate has declined, the number of violent crimes increased this past year," Hudson said. "As is always the case, we must continue to be diligent in addressing crime in collaboration with the community and our strategic partners.”
The report reveals that there were six murders in 2013, which remains below the 10-year average of 8.6 murders per year.
Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) statics for 2013, as compared to 2012, show:Overall Index crime decreased by 4.13%
Violent Crime, which represents 7% of Index Crimes, increased from 438 to 480 crimes (+ 9.6%)
Property Crime, which represents 93% of Index Crimes, decreased from 6,607 to 6,274 (- 5%)
The closure rate for Violent Crime (56.25%) and Property Crime (23.10%) is above the 2012 national averages. (National figures for 2013 are not yet available)
Index crimes include: murder, rape, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft.
Crime statistics in Prince William County are tracked in accordance with the national standards administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program.
A copy of the full 2013 report is available here.
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