Louisa County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Louisa County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,140 violent crimes and 1,759 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.2 per 100k residents, which is 68.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 128.1 per 100k, 21.7% 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 AAnnual Rate33.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,140 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate128.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,759 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,451 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.2 | A | 1140 | 106.2 | -68.8% |
| Property Crime | 128.1 | B | 1759 | 163.6 | -21.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 75 | 3.5 | -27.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.8 | A | 121 | 22.3 | -82.8% |
| Burglary | 2.5 | A | 107 | 24.0 | -89.4% |
| Larceny | 122.9 | C | 1451 | 116.4 | +5.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.5 | A | 181 | 22.2 | -88.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Louisa County Sheriff's Office
Louisa Police Department
Louisa, VA