Alleghany County, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Alleghany County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 732 violent crimes and 788 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.6 per 100k residents, which is 22.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.4 per 100k, 47.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 B
Annual Rate82.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents732 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade B

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate85.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents788 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents457 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime82.6B732106.2-22.2%
Property Crime85.4A788163.6-47.8%
Homicide0.0A70.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A533.5-100.0%
Robbery4.4B45.8-23.8%
Aggravated Assault13.3A15322.3-40.2%
Burglary4.4A28024.0-81.5%
Larceny81.0B457116.4-30.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A4222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Alleghany County Sheriff's Office

State Police: Alleghany County

Clifton Forge Police Department

Clifton Forge, VA