Northampton County, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Northampton County in VA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 138 violent crimes and 204 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.0 per 100k residents, which is +34.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 35.7 per 100k, -78.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 D
Annual Rate143.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate107.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime143.0D138106.2+34.6%
Property Crime35.7A204163.6-78.2%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A33.5-100.0%
Robbery35.7F85.8+514.3%
Aggravated Assault107.2F4322.3+381.7%
Burglary0.0A2424.0-100.0%
Larceny35.7A162116.4-69.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A1622.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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