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Salem City County, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Salem City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,395 violent crimes and 2,453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.6 per 100k residents, which is -8.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.2 per 100k, -28.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 C
Annual Rate97.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,395 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate117.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,453 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate105.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,999 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime97.6C1395106.2-8.1%
Property Crime117.2B2453163.6-28.4%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A283.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A275.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A5622.3-100.0%
Burglary3.9A23124.0-83.7%
Larceny105.4C1999116.4-9.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.8A21122.2-64.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Salem Police Department

Salem, VA