Big Stone Gap, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Big Stone Gap Police Department serves the city of Big Stone Gap, VA in Wise County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 227 violent crimes and 409 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.6 per 100k residents, which is 47.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 156.6 per 100k, 4.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate156.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate156.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents340 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 156.6 | D | 227 | 106.2 | +47.4% |
| Property Crime | 156.6 | C | 409 | 163.6 | -4.3% |
| Larceny | 156.6 | D | 340 | 116.4 | +34.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | 9 miles | B 83.9 | F 1062.3 | Violent: 46.4% lower Property: 578.4% higher |
| Coeburn | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 257.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 64.4% higher |
| Pound | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 118.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 24.3% lower |
| Wise | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 34.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.8% lower |
| Gate City | 19 miles | A 49.4 | A 49.4 | Violent: 68.4% lower Property: 68.4% lower |