Washington County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in VA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,929 violent crimes and 3,928 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.0 per 100k residents, which is 54.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 376.3 per 100k, 130.0% 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 Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,929 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate376.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,928 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents516 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate345.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,013 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.0 | A | 1929 | 106.2 | -54.8% |
| Property Crime | 376.3 | F | 3928 | 163.6 | +130.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 103 | 3.5 | -15.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.7 | A | 209 | 22.3 | -78.7% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 516 | 24.0 | -61.1% |
| Larceny | 345.8 | F | 3013 | 116.4 | +197.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.2 | C | 367 | 22.2 | -4.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Abingdon Police Department
Abingdon, VA
Damascus Police Department
Damascus, VA
Glade Spring Police Department
Glade Spring, VA