Roanoke County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Roanoke County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,190 violent crimes and 6,413 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.6 per 100k residents, which is 20.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.2 per 100k, 29.0% 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 Rate84.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,190 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents906 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,413 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents714 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,249 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.6 | B | 6190 | 106.2 | -20.4% |
| Property Crime | 116.2 | B | 6413 | 163.6 | -29.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.3 | A | 162 | 3.5 | -36.4% |
| Robbery | 6.2 | C | 108 | 5.8 | +6.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.2 | B | 906 | 22.3 | -13.8% |
| Burglary | 18.6 | B | 714 | 24.0 | -22.5% |
| Larceny | 90.2 | B | 5249 | 116.4 | -22.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 435 | 22.2 | -66.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Vinton Police Department
Vinton, VA