Giles County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Giles County in VA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 473 violent crimes and 976 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.1 per 100k residents, which is 67.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.2 per 100k, 66.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents473 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents976 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents704 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.1 | A | 473 | 106.2 | -67.9% |
| Property Crime | 54.2 | A | 976 | 163.6 | -66.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 26 | 3.5 | +68.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.7 | A | 89 | 22.3 | -92.2% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 186 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 42.3 | A | 704 | 116.4 | -63.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.9 | A | 78 | 22.2 | -46.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Giles County Sheriff's Office
Glen Lyn Police Department
Glen Lyn, VA
Pearisburg Police Department
Pearisburg, VA
Pembroke Police Department
Pembroke, VA
Rich Creek Police Department
Rich Creek, VA
Narrows Police Department
Narrows, VA