Roanoke County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Roanoke County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 658 violent crimes and 858 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.1 per 100k residents, which is -18.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 136.8 per 100k, -16.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate87.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents658 (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 FAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents858 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents735 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.1 | B | 658 | 106.2 | -18.0% |
| Property Crime | 136.8 | B | 858 | 163.6 | -16.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 5 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 12.4 | F | 13 | 5.8 | +113.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.9 | C | 92 | 22.3 | +11.8% |
| Burglary | 24.9 | C | 65 | 24.0 | +3.5% |
| Larceny | 99.5 | B | 735 | 116.4 | -14.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.4 | A | 56 | 22.2 | -43.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Vinton Police Department
Vinton, VA