Wythe County, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wythe County in VA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 826 violent crimes and 2,077 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.0 per 100k residents, which is 66.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.9 per 100k, 37.1% 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 A
Annual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents826 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate102.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,077 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate91.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,662 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime36.0A826106.2-66.1%
Property Crime102.9A2077163.6-37.1%
Homicide4.1F90.5+669.5%
Rape0.0A1023.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A105.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A6722.3-100.0%
Burglary5.9A19724.0-75.4%
Larceny91.1B1662116.4-21.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.9A20222.2-73.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Wythe County Sheriff's Office

Wytheville Police Department

Wytheville, VA

Rural Retreat Police Department

Rural Retreat, VA

State Police: Wythe County