Lynchburg City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lynchburg City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,959 violent crimes and 8,425 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 163.5 per 100k residents, which is +53.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 177.3 per 100k, +8.4% above 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 DAnnual Rate163.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,959 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,137 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate177.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,425 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,048 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate130.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,312 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,033 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 163.5 | D | 8959 | 106.2 | +53.9% |
| Property Crime | 177.3 | C | 8425 | 163.6 | +8.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 26 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 162 | 3.5 | -64.4% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | A | 249 | 5.8 | -35.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.1 | C | 1137 | 22.3 | -9.6% |
| Burglary | 23.9 | C | 1048 | 24.0 | -0.5% |
| Larceny | 130.8 | C | 6312 | 116.4 | +12.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.6 | C | 1033 | 22.2 | +2.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lynchburg Police Department
Lynchburg, VA