Halifax County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Halifax County in VA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,576 violent crimes and 2,117 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.7 per 100k residents, which is 1.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 112.8 per 100k, 31.0% below 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 CAnnual Rate107.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,576 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate112.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,117 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,536 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.7 | C | 1576 | 106.2 | +1.4% |
| Property Crime | 112.8 | B | 2117 | 163.6 | -31.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 64 | 3.5 | +20.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.3 | A | 212 | 22.3 | -80.9% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 380 | 24.0 | -58.9% |
| Larceny | 68.2 | A | 1536 | 116.4 | -41.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.8 | D | 188 | 22.2 | +56.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Halifax County Sheriff's Office
Halifax Police Department
Halifax, VA
State Police: Halifax County
South Boston Police Department
South Boston, VA