Russell County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Russell County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,196 violent crimes and 1,331 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.1 per 100k residents, which is 39.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.2 per 100k, 51.6% 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 AAnnual Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,196 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,331 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents964 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.1 | A | 1196 | 106.2 | -39.7% |
| Property Crime | 79.2 | A | 1331 | 163.6 | -51.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 92 | 3.5 | -32.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.4 | C | 164 | 22.3 | +5.0% |
| Burglary | 18.6 | B | 218 | 24.0 | -22.6% |
| Larceny | 55.8 | A | 964 | 116.4 | -52.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 121 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Russell County Sheriff's Office
Lebanon Police Department
Lebanon, VA