Pennington Gap, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Pennington Gap Police Department serves the city of Pennington Gap, VA in Lee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 63 violent crimes and 222 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.9 per 100k residents, which is 40.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.9 per 100k, 61.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 A
Annual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime62.9A63106.2-40.8%
Property Crime62.9A222163.6-61.6%
Aggravated Assault62.9F1522.3+182.4%
Larceny62.9A177116.4-46.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Jonesville 0 miles
C 116.7
N/A 0.0
Violent: 85.7% higher
Property: N/A
Big Stone Gap 23 miles
D 156.6
C 156.6
Violent: 149.1% higher
Property: 149.1% higher
Gate City 31 miles
A 49.4
A 49.4
Violent: 21.4% lower
Property: 21.4% lower
Norton 32 miles
B 83.9
F 1062.3
Violent: 33.4% higher
Property: 1590.3% higher
Weber City 32 miles
N/A 0.0
A 80.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 28.5% higher