Wise County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wise County in VA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 403 violent crimes and 828 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.1 per 100k residents, which is -63.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 141.8 per 100k, -13.3% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.1 | A | 403 | 106.2 | -63.1% |
| Property Crime | 141.8 | B | 828 | 163.6 | -13.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 18 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 49 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 16.1 | B | 80 | 24.0 | -33.0% |
| Larceny | 125.7 | C | 654 | 116.4 | +8.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 85 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Big Stone Gap Police Department
Big Stone Gap, VA
Coeburn Police Department
Coeburn, VA
Pound Police Department
Pound, VA
Wise Police Department
Wise, VA