Christiansburg, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Christiansburg Police Department serves the city of Christiansburg, VA in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,505 violent crimes and 2,509 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.6 per 100k residents, which is 11.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 292.7 per 100k, 78.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 B
Annual Rate94.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,505 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate292.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,509 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate252.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,271 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime94.6B1505106.2-11.0%
Property Crime292.7F2509163.6+78.9%
Rape4.5D643.5+27.2%
Aggravated Assault4.5A12722.3-79.8%
Burglary36.0D15724.0+49.9%
Larceny252.2F2271116.4+116.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.5A7522.2-79.7%

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
Blacksburg 3 miles
A 32.6
A 39.1
Violent: 65.6% lower
Property: 86.6% lower
Radford 9 miles
C 99.6
B 128.9
Violent: 5.3% higher
Property: 56.0% lower
Pulaski 18 miles
C 101.5
D 214.3
Violent: 7.3% higher
Property: 26.8% lower
Dublin 18 miles
B 75.1
B 112.6
Violent: 20.6% lower
Property: 61.5% lower
Glen Lyn 21 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A