Lee County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in VA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 607 violent crimes and 1,396 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.4 per 100k residents, which is 35.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.2 per 100k, 66.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate68.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents607 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,396 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate46.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,051 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.4 | A | 607 | 106.2 | -35.6% |
| Property Crime | 55.2 | A | 1396 | 163.6 | -66.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -51.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.9 | C | 140 | 22.3 | -5.9% |
| Burglary | 1.7 | A | 218 | 24.0 | -92.9% |
| Larceny | 46.6 | A | 1051 | 116.4 | -60.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 101 | 22.2 | -76.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Jonesville Police Department
Jonesville, VA
Pennington Gap Police Department
Pennington Gap, VA