Lancaster County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lancaster County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 575 violent crimes and 265 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.2 per 100k residents, which is 52.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 16.7 per 100k, 89.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate50.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents575 (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/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.2 | A | 575 | 106.2 | -52.7% |
| Property Crime | 16.7 | A | 265 | 163.6 | -89.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 17 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.7 | B | 119 | 22.3 | -24.8% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 49 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 5.6 | A | 201 | 116.4 | -95.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 12 | 22.2 | -49.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
White Stone Police Department
White Stone, VA