Pittsylvania County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pittsylvania County in VA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,071 violent crimes and 2,073 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.9 per 100k residents, which is 84.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.0 per 100k, 95.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,071 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,073 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,439 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.9 | A | 2071 | 106.2 | -84.0% |
| Property Crime | 8.0 | A | 2073 | 163.6 | -95.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 83 | 3.5 | -74.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 26 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.3 | A | 223 | 22.3 | -94.0% |
| Burglary | 0.9 | A | 414 | 24.0 | -96.3% |
| Larceny | 6.2 | A | 1439 | 116.4 | -94.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.4 | A | 197 | 22.2 | -98.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
Chatham Police Department
Chatham, VA
Gretna Police Department
Gretna, VA
Hurt Police Department
Hurt, VA