Gate City, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gate City Police Department serves the city of Gate City, VA in Scott County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 92 violent crimes and 124 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.4 per 100k residents, which is 53.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.4 per 100k, 69.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.4 | A | 92 | 106.2 | -53.5% |
| Property Crime | 49.4 | A | 124 | 163.6 | -69.8% |
| Larceny | 49.4 | A | 85 | 116.4 | -57.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber City | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 80.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 63.4% higher |
| Big Stone Gap | 19 miles | D 156.6 | C 156.6 | Violent: 216.8% higher Property: 216.8% higher |
| Norton | 20 miles | B 83.9 | F 1062.3 | Violent: 69.7% higher Property: 2049.2% higher |
| Bristol | 22 miles | F 231.7 | F 291.1 | Violent: 368.8% higher Property: 489.0% higher |
| Coeburn | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 257.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 420.7% higher |