Rockingham County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rockingham County in VA is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,472 violent crimes and 2,391 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.3 per 100k residents, which is 75.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.1 per 100k, 81.0% below 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 Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,472 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents310 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,391 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents501 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,711 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.3 | A | 1472 | 106.2 | -75.2% |
| Property Crime | 31.1 | A | 2391 | 163.6 | -81.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 151 | 3.5 | -87.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 310 | 22.3 | -77.1% |
| Burglary | 3.8 | A | 501 | 24.0 | -84.3% |
| Larceny | 27.3 | A | 1711 | 116.4 | -76.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 165 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rockingham County Sheriff's Office
Bridgewater Police Department
Bridgewater, VA
Broadway Police Department
Broadway, VA
Dayton Police Department
Dayton, VA
Elkton Police Department
Elkton, VA
Grottoes Police Department
Grottoes, VA
Timberville Police Department
Timberville, VA