Accomack County, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Accomack County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 155 violent crimes and 308 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 145.6 per 100k residents, which is +37.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 135.3 per 100k, -17.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 D
Annual Rate145.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate135.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate62.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate72.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents258 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime145.6D155106.2+37.1%
Property Crime135.3B308163.6-17.3%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A113.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault10.2A2322.3-54.0%
Burglary62.5F2324.0+160.3%
Larceny72.8A258116.4-37.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A2622.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Chincoteague Police Department

Chincoteague, VA

Parksley Police Department

Parksley, VA

Onley Police Department

Onley, VA