Wythe County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wythe County in VA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 295 violent crimes and 1,179 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.0 per 100k residents, which is -59.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.3 per 100k, -17.3% 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 FNot 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/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.0 | A | 295 | 106.2 | -59.5% |
| Property Crime | 135.3 | B | 1179 | 163.6 | -17.3% |
| Homicide | 6.2 | F | 1 | 0.5 | +1054.2% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 6 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 6.2 | A | 113 | 24.0 | -74.4% |
| Larceny | 123.0 | C | 1002 | 116.4 | +5.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.2 | A | 61 | 22.2 | -72.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wytheville Police Department
Wytheville, VA
Rural Retreat Police Department
Rural Retreat, VA