Montgomery County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in VA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,676 violent crimes and 3,958 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.6 per 100k residents, which is -40.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 165.9 per 100k, +1.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate63.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,676 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,958 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate145.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,496 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.6 | A | 2676 | 106.2 | -40.1% |
| Property Crime | 165.9 | C | 3958 | 163.6 | +1.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.3 | A | 155 | 3.5 | -36.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.3 | A | 198 | 22.3 | -85.0% |
| Burglary | 18.0 | B | 316 | 24.0 | -25.0% |
| Larceny | 145.6 | D | 3496 | 116.4 | +25.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.3 | A | 135 | 22.2 | -89.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Blacksburg Police Department
Blacksburg, VA
Christiansburg Police Department
Christiansburg, VA