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Waynesboro City County, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Waynesboro City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,528 violent crimes and 2,270 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.3 per 100k residents, which is -22.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 142.9 per 100k, -12.7% 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 B
Annual Rate82.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,528 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate142.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,270 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate129.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,859 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime82.3B1528106.2-22.5%
Property Crime142.9B2270163.6-12.7%
Homicide0.0A40.5-100.0%
Rape4.3D673.5+22.4%
Robbery0.0A245.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault17.3B18022.3-22.2%
Burglary0.0A18724.0-100.0%
Larceny129.9C1859116.4+11.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.0A20022.2-41.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Waynesboro Police Department

Waynesboro, VA