Bristol City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bristol City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,205 violent crimes and 2,272 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 231.7 per 100k residents, which is +118.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 291.1 per 100k, +77.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate231.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,205 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate35.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate291.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,272 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate237.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,761 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 231.7 | F | 2205 | 106.2 | +118.2% |
| Property Crime | 291.1 | F | 2272 | 163.6 | +77.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 63 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 11.9 | F | 38 | 5.8 | +104.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.6 | F | 226 | 22.3 | +60.2% |
| Burglary | 29.7 | D | 271 | 24.0 | +23.6% |
| Larceny | 237.7 | F | 1761 | 116.4 | +104.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.8 | C | 232 | 22.2 | +7.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bristol Police Department
Bristol, VA