Norton City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Norton City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 291 violent crimes and 1,151 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.9 per 100k residents, which is -21.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 1062.3 per 100k, +549.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate83.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1062.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,151 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1006.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,063 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.9 | B | 291 | 106.2 | -21.0% |
| Property Crime | 1062.3 | F | 1151 | 163.6 | +549.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 9 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.0 | D | 35 | 22.3 | +25.6% |
| Burglary | 28.0 | C | 35 | 24.0 | +16.4% |
| Larceny | 1006.4 | F | 1063 | 116.4 | +764.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.0 | D | 47 | 22.2 | +26.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Norton Police Department
Norton, VA