Harrisonburg City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harrisonburg City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,877 violent crimes and 4,585 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.4 per 100k residents, which is -18.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.2 per 100k, -8.8% 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 BAnnual Rate86.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,877 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,585 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,973 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.4 | B | 2877 | 106.2 | -18.7% |
| Property Crime | 149.2 | C | 4585 | 163.6 | -8.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 134 | 3.5 | -44.6% |
| Robbery | 7.8 | D | 63 | 5.8 | +34.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.9 | A | 413 | 22.3 | -73.5% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 373 | 24.0 | -51.0% |
| Larceny | 129.6 | C | 3973 | 116.4 | +11.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.8 | A | 223 | 22.2 | -64.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Harrisonburg Police Department
Harrisonburg, VA