Tazewell County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tazewell County in VA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,182 violent crimes and 3,600 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.6 per 100k residents, which is 42.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 181.9 per 100k, 11.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,182 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate181.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,600 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate154.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,793 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.6 | A | 2182 | 106.2 | -42.9% |
| Property Crime | 181.9 | C | 3600 | 163.6 | +11.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 16.1 | F | 158 | 3.5 | +354.9% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 24 | 5.8 | -44.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.5 | A | 217 | 22.3 | -79.7% |
| Burglary | 8.7 | A | 542 | 24.0 | -63.8% |
| Larceny | 154.5 | D | 2793 | 116.4 | +32.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.7 | B | 238 | 22.2 | -15.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
Bluefield Police Department
Bluefield, VA
Pocahontas Police Department
Pocahontas, VA
Richlands Police Department
Richlands, VA
Tazewell Police Department
Tazewell, VA
Cedar Bluff Police Department
Cedar Bluff, VA