Blacksburg, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Blacksburg Police Department serves the city of Blacksburg, VA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,171 violent crimes and 1,449 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.6 per 100k residents, which is 69.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.1 per 100k, 76.1% below 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 3 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.6 | A | 1171 | 106.2 | -69.3% |
| Property Crime | 39.1 | A | 1449 | 163.6 | -76.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.2 | A | 71 | 22.3 | -90.3% |
| Larceny | 39.1 | A | 1225 | 116.4 | -66.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansburg | 3 miles | B 94.6 | F 292.7 | Violent: 190.4% higher Property: 648.8% higher |
| Radford | 11 miles | C 99.6 | B 128.9 | Violent: 205.7% higher Property: 229.7% higher |
| Pulaski | 20 miles | C 101.5 | D 214.3 | Violent: 211.7% higher Property: 448.2% higher |
| Dublin | 20 miles | B 75.1 | B 112.6 | Violent: 130.5% higher Property: 188.1% higher |
| Salem | 20 miles | C 97.6 | B 117.2 | Violent: 199.8% higher Property: 199.7% higher |