Roanoke City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Roanoke City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 17,198 violent crimes and 20,111 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 252.8 per 100k residents, which is +138.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 309.5 per 100k, +89.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate252.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,198 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents443 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,591 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate309.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,111 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,372 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate260.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,904 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,710 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 252.8 | F | 17198 | 106.2 | +138.0% |
| Property Crime | 309.5 | F | 20111 | 163.6 | +89.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 93 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.3 | F | 367 | 3.5 | +162.7% |
| Robbery | 6.2 | C | 443 | 5.8 | +6.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.9 | D | 1591 | 22.3 | +39.1% |
| Burglary | 28.9 | D | 2372 | 24.0 | +20.2% |
| Larceny | 260.0 | F | 15904 | 116.4 | +123.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.6 | C | 1710 | 22.2 | -7.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Roanoke Police Department
Roanoke, VA