Goochland Sheriff's Office Releases March 2026 Incident Statistics Report

The Goochland County Sheriff's Office released its monthly statistics report for March 2026 this week, offering a snapshot of public safety demand in one of central Virginia's fastest-growing jurisdictions. The full report is available on the Sheriff's Office website at goochlandsheriff.com.

Goochland County's estimated 2026 population stands at 30,237, reflecting a 3.45% year-over-year growth rate that ranks among the highest in the region. That growth, spread across roughly 280 square miles from Short Pump to Manakin-Sabot and Crozier, translates directly into rising calls for service, more traffic on corridors like Route 250, and sustained pressure on a patrol force of more than 50 sworn, full-time deputies who cover the county around the clock. Those deputies investigate more than 95% of criminal complaints filed in Goochland, a workload that has expanded considerably since 2006, when dispatchers fielded 18,966 calls for service and deputies responded to more than 16,840 of them.

Despite that growth, Goochland's crime profile remains one of the strongest in Virginia. According to NeighborhoodScout analysis of 2024 FBI crime data, only about 20% of Virginia communities have a lower crime rate than Goochland, and a resident's chance of becoming a crime victim here is approximately 1 in 300. That figure is a useful benchmark when reviewing monthly incident trends.

Sheriff Steven N. Creasey, a Goochland High School graduate and lifelong county resident with roughly 30 years in public safety, has led the office since January 1, 2020. Under his tenure, the GCSO added two K-9s, Corporal Achilles and Corporal Liberty, both outfitted with bullet-proof vests, and helped establish a Regional Sheriffs' Emergency Response Team covering Cumberland, Fluvanna, Goochland, Louisa, and Powhatan counties. Governor Glenn Youngkin also appointed Creasey to the Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board, which sets statewide best practices for emergency dispatch. In September 2025, the Virginia Sheriffs' Association elected Creasey its Second Vice President for the 2025-2026 term at its annual meeting, where Senator L. Louise Lucas officiated the swearing-in.

Residents looking to protect property and reduce their risk of vehicle-related incidents can contact the GCSO directly at 804-556-5349 or visit the office at 2938 River Road West, Building C, in Goochland. The office maintains a Facebook page with more than 11,000 followers and a mobile app where monthly statistics, scam alerts, and patrol updates are posted as they are released.