Accomack County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Accomack County in VA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,266 violent crimes and 1,762 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.1 per 100k residents, which is 32.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 119.8 per 100k, 26.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate141.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,266 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents396 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,762 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,359 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 141.1 | D | 2266 | 106.2 | +32.9% |
| Property Crime | 119.8 | B | 1762 | 163.6 | -26.8% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 34 | 0.5 | +71.3% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 88 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.7 | A | 68 | 5.8 | -52.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 396 | 22.3 | -49.1% |
| Burglary | 46.9 | F | 279 | 24.0 | +95.2% |
| Larceny | 68.3 | A | 1359 | 116.4 | -41.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 107 | 22.2 | -79.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Accomack County Sheriff's Office
Chincoteague Police Department
Chincoteague, VA
Parksley Police Department
Parksley, VA
Onley Police Department
Onley, VA