Frederick County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Frederick County in VA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,528 violent crimes and 4,571 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.3 per 100k residents, which is 23.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.0 per 100k, 74.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,528 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,571 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,727 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.3 | B | 4528 | 106.2 | -23.5% |
| Property Crime | 41.0 | A | 4571 | 163.6 | -74.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 83 | 3.5 | -89.9% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -81.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.8 | A | 223 | 22.3 | -92.0% |
| Burglary | 3.9 | A | 446 | 24.0 | -83.6% |
| Larceny | 36.8 | A | 3727 | 116.4 | -68.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.4 | A | 389 | 22.2 | -98.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Middletown Police Department
Middletown, VA
Stephens City Police Department
Stephens City, VA