Montgomery County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in VA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,798 violent crimes and 5,382 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.2 per 100k residents, which is 30.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.9 per 100k, 23.0% 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 BAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,798 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents510 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,382 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,463 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.2 | B | 4798 | 106.2 | -30.2% |
| Property Crime | 125.9 | B | 5382 | 163.6 | -23.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 246 | 3.5 | -26.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 39 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.6 | A | 510 | 22.3 | -70.3% |
| Burglary | 14.2 | A | 561 | 24.0 | -40.9% |
| Larceny | 107.0 | C | 4463 | 116.4 | -8.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 318 | 22.2 | -83.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Blacksburg Police Department
Blacksburg, VA
Christiansburg Police Department
Christiansburg, VA