South Boston, VA Crime Statistics

The South Boston Police Department serves the city of South Boston, VA in Halifax County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 877 violent crimes and 1,114 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 306.8 per 100k residents, which is 188.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 242.9 per 100k, 48.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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.