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Norton, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Norton Police Department serves the city of Norton, VA in Norton City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 291 violent crimes and 1,151 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.9 per 100k residents, which is 21.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 1062.3 per 100k, 549.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate83.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1062.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,151 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate1006.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,063 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime83.9B291106.2-21.0%
Property Crime1062.3F1151163.6+549.3%
Aggravated Assault28.0D3522.3+25.6%
Burglary28.0C3524.0+16.4%
Larceny1006.4F1063116.4+764.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft28.0D4722.2+26.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Coeburn 3 miles
N/A 0.0
D 257.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 75.8% lower
Pound 3 miles
N/A 0.0
B 118.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 88.8% lower
Wise 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 34.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 96.7% lower
Big Stone Gap 9 miles
D 156.6
C 156.6
Violent: 86.7% higher
Property: 85.3% lower
Gate City 20 miles
A 49.4
A 49.4
Violent: 41.1% lower
Property: 95.3% lower