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 AAnnual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents826 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot 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 N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,077 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,662 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.0 | A | 826 | 106.2 | -66.1% |
| Property Crime | 102.9 | A | 2077 | 163.6 | -37.1% |
| Homicide | 4.1 | F | 9 | 0.5 | +669.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 102 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 67 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 5.9 | A | 197 | 24.0 | -75.4% |
| Larceny | 91.1 | B | 1662 | 116.4 | -21.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.9 | A | 202 | 22.2 | -73.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wythe County Sheriff's Office
Wytheville Police Department
Wytheville, VA
Rural Retreat Police Department
Rural Retreat, VA