Washington County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 467 violent crimes and 918 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.4 per 100k residents, which is -50.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 463.3 per 100k, +183.2% above 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 Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate463.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents918 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate434.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents776 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.4 | A | 467 | 106.2 | -50.6% |
| Property Crime | 463.3 | F | 918 | 163.6 | +183.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 24 | 3.5 | +13.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 42 | 22.3 | -82.0% |
| Burglary | 4.0 | A | 66 | 24.0 | -83.3% |
| Larceny | 434.9 | F | 776 | 116.4 | +273.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.4 | C | 71 | 22.2 | +10.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Abingdon Police Department
Abingdon, VA
Damascus Police Department
Damascus, VA
Glade Spring Police Department
Glade Spring, VA