Tazewell County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tazewell County in VA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,114 violent crimes and 2,152 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.0 per 100k residents, which is -42.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.9 per 100k, +18.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate61.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,114 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate193.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,152 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate169.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,743 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.0 | A | 1114 | 106.2 | -42.6% |
| Property Crime | 193.9 | C | 2152 | 163.6 | +18.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 19.3 | F | 60 | 3.5 | +445.9% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 16 | 5.8 | -33.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.6 | A | 87 | 22.3 | -79.5% |
| Burglary | 7.9 | A | 309 | 24.0 | -67.0% |
| Larceny | 169.5 | D | 1743 | 116.4 | +45.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 95 | 22.2 | -25.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bluefield Police Department
Bluefield, VA
Pocahontas Police Department
Pocahontas, VA
Richlands Police Department
Richlands, VA
Tazewell Police Department
Tazewell, VA
Cedar Bluff Police Department
Cedar Bluff, VA