Smyth County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Smyth County in VA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,101 violent crimes and 1,713 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.2 per 100k residents, which is 15.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.0 per 100k, 74.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate90.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,101 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,713 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,327 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.2 | B | 1101 | 106.2 | -15.1% |
| Property Crime | 41.0 | A | 1713 | 163.6 | -74.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 58 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 159 | 22.3 | -92.7% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 193 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 39.4 | A | 1327 | 116.4 | -66.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 175 | 22.2 | -92.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Smyth County Sheriff's Office
Marion Police Department
Marion, VA
Chilhowie Police Department
Chilhowie, VA