Culpeper County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Culpeper County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,901 violent crimes and 2,201 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.8 per 100k residents, which is 14.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.4 per 100k, 44.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 BAnnual Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,901 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,201 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,922 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.8 | B | 2901 | 106.2 | -14.5% |
| Property Crime | 91.4 | A | 2201 | 163.6 | -44.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 48 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 44 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.5 | A | 223 | 22.3 | -39.2% |
| Burglary | 2.4 | A | 98 | 24.0 | -90.1% |
| Larceny | 72.8 | A | 1922 | 116.4 | -37.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.9 | A | 166 | 22.2 | -37.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Culpeper County Sheriff's Office
Culpeper Police Department
Culpeper, VA