Tazewell, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tazewell Police Department serves the city of Tazewell, VA in Tazewell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 293 violent crimes and 438 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.5 per 100k residents, which is 35.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.3 per 100k, 44.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.5 | A | 293 | 106.2 | -35.5% |
| Property Crime | 91.3 | A | 438 | 163.6 | -44.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.8 | C | 18 | 22.3 | +2.6% |
| Larceny | 68.5 | A | 220 | 116.4 | -41.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.8 | C | 34 | 22.2 | +3.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield | 0 miles | C 100.9 | F 645.7 | Violent: 47.3% higher Property: 606.8% higher |
| Pocahontas | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Richlands | 0 miles | A 38.8 | B 135.9 | Violent: 43.3% lower Property: 48.8% higher |
| Cedar Bluff | 11 miles | C 96.5 | A 96.5 | Violent: 40.9% higher Property: 5.7% higher |
| Chilhowie | 20 miles | A 61.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 10.0% lower Property: N/A |