Wise County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wise County in VA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,954 violent crimes and 2,382 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.9 per 100k residents, which is 54.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.1 per 100k, 20.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate47.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,954 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,382 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,766 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents299 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.9 | A | 1954 | 106.2 | -54.9% |
| Property Crime | 130.1 | B | 2382 | 163.6 | -20.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 97 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.5 | A | 244 | 22.3 | -88.8% |
| Burglary | 12.9 | A | 289 | 24.0 | -46.4% |
| Larceny | 116.3 | C | 1766 | 116.4 | -0.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.8 | A | 299 | 22.2 | -96.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wise County Sheriff's Office
Big Stone Gap Police Department
Big Stone Gap, VA
Coeburn Police Department
Coeburn, VA
Pound Police Department
Pound, VA
Wise Police Department
Wise, VA