Altavista, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Altavista Police Department serves the city of Altavista, VA in Campbell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 215 violent crimes and 542 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 151.2 per 100k residents, which is 42.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 393.1 per 100k, 140.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 DAnnual Rate151.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate393.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate393.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 151.2 | D | 215 | 106.2 | +42.3% |
| Property Crime | 393.1 | F | 542 | 163.6 | +140.3% |
| Robbery | 30.2 | F | 5 | 5.8 | +419.8% |
| Larceny | 393.1 | F | 504 | 116.4 | +237.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookneal | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lynchburg | 14 miles | D 163.5 | C 177.3 | Violent: 8.1% higher Property: 54.9% lower |
| Bedford | 25 miles | F 206.6 | C 177.1 | Violent: 36.7% higher Property: 54.9% lower |
| Amherst | 29 miles | A 46.9 | A 93.7 | Violent: 69.0% lower Property: 76.2% lower |
| Chatham | 32 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |