Charlottesville City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Charlottesville City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,971 violent crimes and 6,456 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 158.2 per 100k residents, which is +49.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 283.0 per 100k, +73.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate158.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,971 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents666 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate283.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,456 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents592 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate220.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,192 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents659 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 158.2 | D | 3971 | 106.2 | +49.0% |
| Property Crime | 283.0 | F | 6456 | 163.6 | +73.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 160 | 3.5 | +26.1% |
| Robbery | 8.9 | D | 145 | 5.8 | +53.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.3 | C | 666 | 22.3 | +0.1% |
| Burglary | 31.2 | D | 592 | 24.0 | +29.8% |
| Larceny | 220.6 | F | 5192 | 116.4 | +89.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.0 | D | 659 | 22.2 | +30.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Charlottesville Police Department
Charlottesville, VA