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 A
Annual Rate50.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents575 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime50.2A575106.2-52.7%
Property Crime16.7A265163.6-89.8%
Homicide0.0A80.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A173.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A75.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault16.7B11922.3-24.8%
Burglary0.0A4924.0-100.0%
Larceny5.6A201116.4-95.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.2A1222.2-49.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office

White Stone Police Department

White Stone, VA

State Police: Lancaster County